Facial Spider Vein Therapy
Spider vein and pigmented irregularity therapy targets redness and skin discolorations. It is ideal for eliminating a variety of problems including:
- Broken capillaries
- Rosacea
- Pigmentation variances
- Spider veins
- Cherry spots on the body
- Dermatosa papulosa nigricans
How does it work?
Laser light is absorbed by pigmented areas where it is converted to heat, causing a breakup in the pigment. In broken capillaries and spider veins, the laser energy is absorbed by the pigment in the blood and vaporizes the unwanted vein.
When will you see results?
Effects are cumulative. After the first treatment you will see improvements to broken capillaries, small facial veins, and some pigmented areas within a few days. Other improvements will be more subtle and may take one to three months. With each subsequent treatment, subtle changes will accumulate until you have achieved the improvement you desire.
How often can you have it done?
A series of one or two treatments, spaced about six weeks apart, is our standard recommendation although one session can get a tremendous amount done. Most patients only require one session. Periodic maintenance treatments ( eg., every few years) are sometimes done for treatment of new areas.
Are there any side effects?
Immediately following the procedure you may experience some redness, swelling and/or slight darkening of pigmented areas. The redness and swelling usually dissipates within one to three days; however, hyperpigmented areas may persist and peel lightly for up to one week. Bruising does not occur with the laser that is being used. Makeup can be applied to the treated area immediately, if necessary. Additionally, hair growth may be impaired in the treated area, although it is not the intended purpose of the particular treatment. It is extremely important to use sun protective measures both before and after the treatment to optimize the results and to reduce potential side effects. Skin care after the procedure generally consists of applying a bland moisturizer to the area for several days. Anesthesia is generally not required.
How long does it take?
A full session takes approximately 20 minutes, A single lesion takes only a few minutes.
How much does it cost?
Consultation, if not done in the context of an office visit (which is then no charge) can be applied to the cost of your treatment.
Single lesion is generally $250
Full session is $400