Tiny red facial veins - what treatment is best?

I have small, red veins on my cheeks, and my nose gets red.  I'm 15 years old, and I really want to do something about it.  Are there any age restrictions, and how much downtime is needed after each procedure?

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A: Age is OK; Minimal Downtime

Steven Bengelsdorf, MD

You may have Rosacea, and/or some telangectasias. These conditions are usually best treated with IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) or an Nd:Yag laser, although other devices can be used. I treat your age group in my practice, and usually any redness from the procedure is gone by the following day.

A: Red Vessels on the Nose, Cheeks, and Face

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD

Red blood vessels on the face can be a benign condition arising from: Rosacea Hyperhidrosis - Sympathetic system Sun Damage Telangiectasia Vascular lesions such as hemangioma or port wine stain Our office treats these lesions by first identifying the source of the problem.  The lasers used to treat... more

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