Tiny Red Facial Veins - What Treatment is Best?

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 these conditions include an ND-Yag or Pulse Dye Laser.

Veinwave is the best. RFA thermocoagulation device.  Most of the time it requires one treatment.

Fortunately, there are many devices that can help red faces and tiny red blood vessels on the face.  Intense pulsed light is very helpful when done by experienced licensed medical providers .  Various kinds of lasers (especially pulsed dye, Nd-Yag, and KTP) lasers are also very helpful.  The skill and experience of the provider, especially with your skin type, is key.  

There are a number of modalities that can correct facial veins including ipl and erbium laser,  The key is to diagnose the problem and have an option on the modality to be used.

Blood vessels on the face can be effectively treated with a number of different lasers.  In my office, I routinely use PDL, IPL, KTP and Nd:Yag, depending on the size of the blood vessels involved.  Dermatologists have treated blood vessel types of birthmarks in children as young as 1-2 years of age-- it is safe and there is no age restrictions.  In terms of downtime, that depends on the type of laser and the settings used.  In general, you should expect at least... more

Small facial veins are most easily treated with lasers. There are several types of lasers for these veins. KTP laser (best) Nd:Yg laser (next best) Pulsed Dye Lasers (may work) IPL (may work) KTP lasers are immediate and extremely effective. Nd:Yg lasers work well also but are slightly more effective on darker veins on the extremities. IPL and pulsed dye laser treatments may work but are not as effective as the other two modalities.