Blisters, Scabs and Now Brown Spots After Laser Vein Removal on Face. Help!

I use this device on a regular basis to treat unwanted blood vessels around the nose and on the face. There is indeed a risk of complications but this is low if the treatment is performed appropriately. The brown spots may represent temporary or permanent discoloration. I would have to see the areas to recommend specific treatment. In some cases bleaching agents such as hydroquinone are of benefit. Topical steroids can play a role in some situations as well. more

The Cutera CoolGlide laser is a 1064nm Nd/YAG laser with adjustable 10-100 msec pulse duration and fluence available up to 100J/cm2. This is predominantly used for hair removal, and is effective for this application. It is not a "wrong" laser for treatment of blood vessels, but 1064nm is not the best wavelength for blood vessel absorption. 577-585nm (pulsed dye laser) and 532nm (KTP laser) wavelengths are better for blood vessel treatment because of increased oxyhemoglobin... more

This should heal in a few weeks. Use sunscreen and aquaphor until it is healed. We like to have people use a week or so of 1% cortisone as well after it is healed.