VASCULAR SERVICES

We treat facial veins with several laser and pulsed light systems.

The DioLite Laser emits a fine beam of laser light that is used to remove superficial veins on the cheeks, chin and nose. The laser light beam targets the red color of the veins, generally with little effect on the surrounding skin. Easy recovery is typical.

We use the NLite Laser, using the vascular mode, to treat facial veins. Although the NLite laser rarely causes bruising when used to treat wrinkles, bruising is common when treating veins. Bruising typically lasts several days.

The Vasculight Plus is a combination of pulsed light and a 1064 laser system associated with minimal downtime. Patients often experience redness after treatment, although this rarely lasts more than a few hours. Bruising is unusual.

The veins, flushing and breakouts associated with rosacea can often be significantly improved with FotoFacial™ treatments. This usually consists of a series of 5 treatments, done at monthly intervals. Downtime generally is a day or less of redness. Make-up can be used immediately.

There are a number of laser manufacturers who claim their lasers can treat small leg veins. Although we have the Vasculight Plus, which has a 1064 laser as well as intense pulsed light, I find that patients usually get better results from sclerotherapy. Sclerotherapy is also less expensive and usually less painful than laser.