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Laser removal of spider veins on the face
spider veins · facial spider veins · couperose · laser for facial veins · red veins on the nose
A laser heats the widened blood vessels on the face, and they slowly disappear. The skin around them is not damaged.
For spider veins and fine red lines on the nose, cheeks, and chin.
⏱ Duration: a session usually takes 15 to 30 minutes; several sessions are often needed
Be sure to tell your doctor
How to prepare
- Sun. Usually no sunbathing for 2 to 4 weeks before the procedure. Check with the clinic.
- Skin. Come without makeup.
- Products. If you use strong skin creams, tell your doctor, as you may be asked to stop them.
What to bring
- Sunscreen
- A list of your medicines
How it goes
- Your skin is cleaned
- You and the doctor put on protective glasses
- A cooling gel is applied or cooling is turned on
- The doctor treats the vessels with short flashes
- Your skin is cooled and a soothing product is applied
What you'll feel
- The flashes feel like a rubber band snapping
- Afterward, redness and slight swelling, sometimes temporary small bruises
Afterwards
- The redness usually goes away in a few days
- A few days with no bath, sauna, or hot shower
- Use sunscreen every day
- The next session is usually after a few weeks
Contact a doctor straight away if
- Blisters, crusts, or severe pain: see a doctor
- Dark or light patches on the skin after a few weeks: show them to your doctor
Common questions
Will the veins come back?
Treated vessels usually do not return. But new ones can appear over time.
When will I see the result?
Often right away or after a few weeks. Sometimes repeat sessions are needed.