What is the Best Treatment for Spider Angiomas?

Fractional laser is an amazing and highly effective treatment in our office. We use the laser treatment to help with acne scars, large pores, fine wrinkles, tissue collagen loss, scars, sebaceous hyperplasia, active acne, and for brightening dark pigmentation. Although there are very strong fractional lasers such as CO2 laser, we use lighter treatments for corrective skincare and maintenance of results. Our Thulium fractional laser, clear and brilliant laser, and Ultra Thulium laser are excellent options in our clinic. We also perform CO2 fractional and erbium depending on skin tone and tolerance for downtime. Patients do have to use a Melarase cream before and after treatment to help further reduce pigmentation after laser. Dark spots can improve with these treatments. I recommend fractional laser for incisional scars as well, especially after plastic surgery.

Best,
Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon

Spider angiomas or veins are semi-permanent dilation of tiny blood vessels or capillaries due to sun exposure, trauma, hereditary tendencies, and rosacea. They are better treated by vascular lasers such as VBeam or Diode laser targeting red blood cells using wavelengths of 595nm and 532nm respectively.

The Perfecta™ Laser is specially designed to treat redness and flushing caused by rosacea, facial veins, red spots and angiomas. The Diolite® laser is also an effective treatment for small spider-like vessels on the face and very small angiomas.  Most treatments will take two sessions for optimal results. To determine the best treatment for your condition, you should discuss treatment plans in-person with a board certified dermatologist.