Reduce Visible Veins and Broken Capillaries with Laser Treatment
Laser vein treatment can reduce the appearance of spider veins, visible facial veins, and broken capillaries that cause unwanted redness or discoloration. At Hilton Head Dermatology and Skin Cancer Center, patients in Hilton Head Island, Bluffton, Okatie, and Sun City can receive customized laser treatment based on the location and appearance of the veins being treated.
What Is Laser Vein Treatment?
Laser vein treatment is a non-surgical treatment that uses concentrated laser energy to target visible blood vessels beneath the skin. It can improve the appearance of spider veins, facial veins, broken capillaries, telangiectasia, and other small vascular lesions that may appear red, purple, or bluish.
Cutera Laser Genesis uses 1064 nm Nd:YAG laser technology and can be used for vascular concerns, including visible veins and spider veins. Treatment is directed at the affected vessels while minimizing impact on the surrounding skin. The number of treatments needed depends on the size, number, and location of the veins being treated.
What Can Laser Vein Treatment Treat?
Laser vein treatment can address several types of visible blood vessels, particularly those that appear close to the skin’s surface. Depending on your concerns and treatment area, it may be used to improve the appearance of:
- Spider veins and small facial veins
- Broken capillaries
- Telangiectasia
- Red or purple vascular lesions
- Facial redness associated with visible blood vessels
Benefits of Laser Vein Treatment
Laser vein treatment offers a non-surgical option for improving the appearance of unwanted visible blood vessels. Depending on the veins being treated, potential benefits include:
- Reducing the appearance of spider veins and facial veins
- Improving the appearance of broken capillaries and telangiectasia
- Targeting visible blood vessels without incisions
- Treating localized vascular concerns with controlled laser energy
- Requiring little downtime for many patients
Good Candidates for Laser Vein Treatment
Laser vein treatment may be appropriate if you have visible spider veins, facial veins, broken capillaries, or other small vascular concerns that you would like to reduce. Good candidates are generally in good overall health and have realistic expectations about what laser treatment can achieve.
During your consultation, your provider at Hilton Head Dermatology and Skin Cancer Center will examine the treatment area, consider your skin type and the characteristics of the visible veins, and determine whether laser vein treatment is suitable for you. Your provider may recommend another treatment if it is better suited to your specific vascular concern.
What to Expect During Laser Vein Treatment
Laser vein treatment is performed in the office and typically requires little preparation. Before treatment, your provider will examine the veins or vascular concerns you want to address and determine the appropriate laser settings for the area.
During treatment, the laser handpiece is applied to the skin, delivering controlled energy to the targeted blood vessels. You may feel brief warmth, snapping, or mild stinging as the laser pulses. Treatment time varies depending on the size and number of areas being treated.
Afterward, the treated skin may appear temporarily red or swollen. Your provider will give you specific aftercare instructions based on the area treated and your individual response.
What to Expect After Laser Vein Treatment
Laser vein treatment typically involves minimal downtime, allowing many patients to return to their usual activities shortly after treatment. Temporary redness, swelling, or mild sensitivity may occur in the treated area and generally improves as the skin recovers. Your provider will give you specific aftercare instructions to support proper healing.
Visible veins may appear less noticeable as the body gradually clears the treated blood vessels. Results develop over time, and multiple treatment sessions may be recommended depending on the number, size, and location of the veins being treated. See our before-and-after photos, which demonstrate the type of improvement that may be possible with treatment.
Vein Treatment Before and After Results
How Much Does Laser Vein Treatment Cost?
The cost of laser vein treatment varies based on the size and number of veins being treated, the treatment area, and the number of sessions recommended. During your consultation, your provider will evaluate your vascular concerns and discuss the treatment plan and associated costs.
Financing is available for eligible patients who prefer to spread the cost of cosmetic treatment over time.
Experienced Dermatologic Care in Hilton Head
Hilton Head Dermatology and Skin Cancer Center brings together experienced dermatologic care and advanced laser technology to treat visible veins and other vascular concerns. Our multi-doctor team evaluates each patient individually to determine the most appropriate treatment based on the type, size, and location of the veins being treated.
With our offices in Hilton Head & Bluffton and Okatie & Sun City, we make it easier to access care throughout the Lowcountry. Explore our locations to find the office that is most convenient for your laser vein treatment and other dermatologic care.
Schedule Laser Vein Treatment in Hilton Head Island, SC
If you are bothered by spider veins, visible facial veins, or broken capillaries, schedule a consultation with Hilton Head Dermatology and Skin Cancer Center.
Contact our team today to schedule your laser vein treatment consultation at our Hilton Head Island & Bluffton and Okatie & Sun City offices.