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Laser therapy can help treat visible vessels such as facial telangiectasias (broken capillaries under the eyes, around the nose, or on the cheeks) and spider veins (commonly on the legs and often influenced by pregnancy, hormones, or prolonged standing/sitting).
What causes vascular lesions?
Vascular lesions are caused by abnormalities in blood vessels, either due to malformations present at birth (such as hemangiomas and port-wine stains) or acquired conditions like spider veins, cherry angiomas, and telangiectasias. They can be triggered by genetics, sun damage, aging, hormonal changes, or underlying medical conditions.
Do vascular lesions go away on their own?
Some vascular lesions, like infantile hemangiomas, may fade or shrink over time. However, others, such as port-wine stains and spider veins, typically persist and may require treatment for removal.
How do you remove vascular lesions?
Vascular lesions can be treated with laser therapy. At Neaman Plastic Surgery, we offer an array of laser treatments, including Sclerotherapy injections and Sciton BBL laser.
What’s the difference between BBL and Sclerotherapy?
- BBL (Broadband Light) uses light energy to heat and collapse small blood vessels in the skin, perfect for facial redness, broken capillaries, and superficial leg veins.
- Sclerotherapy is an injectable treatment that targets larger, more prominent spider veins in the legs by collapsing the vein from within.
Which treatment is better for spider veins?
- Both can be effective depending on the location and size of the veins.
- Facial spider veins often respond best to BBL
- Leg spider veins are typically treated with Sclerotherapy
- Your provider will help determine the best option for you during your consultation.
Is there downtime after BBL or Sclerotherapy?
- BBL: You may experience mild redness or warmth for a few hours after treatment. Makeup can usually be worn the next day. Most patients return to normal activities right away.
- Sclerotherapy: You might notice some temporary bruising or mild discomfort. Compression stockings may be recommended for a few days to support healing. We provide compression stockings after your treatment to help with your results
How many treatments will I need?
- Most patients need a series of 2–3 BBL sessions spaced a few weeks apart for optimal results.
- Sclerotherapy may also require more than one treatment, depending on the number and severity of visible veins. During your consultation, we’ll create a custom plan based on your goals.
Will my veins come back after treatment?
Treated veins do not typically return, but new veins can develop over time, especially with age, hormonal changes, or prolonged standing. Maintenance treatments can help keep your skin clear and your results long-lasting.
