I have spider veins by my nose, the clinic near me is recommending an Omnimax laser treatment. Is this the right laser?

There are different lasers that can effectively treat visible veins on the face. In my office, we typically use Vbeam and CoolTouch Varia for this purpose. These devices are particularly adept at targeting the blood inside vessels without damaging surrounding tissue and skin. However, the experience of your provider is more important than the specific device used for your treatment. Make sure your doctor is board certified with extensive experience and training in the device used. This is the best way to ensure an optimal outcome. 

There are different lasers that can be very good in eliminating visible facial veins. In my office, we commonly use the Vbeam laser. These devices are particularly adept at targeting the blood inside the vessel, coagulating the vessels so they seal closed and collapse. Treated veins are absorbed by the body while blood reroutes through healthy veins nearby. The procedure is generally quick and painless and patients often achieve full results from a single treatment session. Make sure you work with a board-certified dermatologist with expertise in vein removal to ensure your treatment is both safe and effective. 

Thank you for your question. For varicose veins, we typically recommend a safe, minimally invasive procedure called Sclerotherapy. A salt solution is injected directly into each vein, causing them to collapse and ultimately disappear. For long-term improvement, we often complement Sclerotherapy with IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) photofacial and the Excel V laser, which treats both superficial and deep vascular conditions on all skin types. I suggest seeing an expert for a formal evaluation to determine if this is the best solution for you. Best, Dr. Emer