What does normal healing look like after a vascular laser session on the cheeks?

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I had a laser treatment on my cheeks to make some little veins disappear 9 days ago. I was told that I might have a bruise or swelling. I had a big swelling for 3 or 4 days. Since then, I have had quite pronounced red marks on my cheeks and a some sort of bumps under my skin (which I can see and feel with my fingers). The personal experiences I read about only spoke of a slightly pinkish aspect so I don't know if I should be patient or worried, seeing no improvement...

Michael I. Echavez, MD · Answer

It is not unusual to develop temporary swelling and discoloration after a vascular laser session to remove small veins.  The discoloration can sometimes look like a bruise or may make the veins appear more red.  It sometimes can take a week or two for any swelling and bruising to resolve.  It also normally will take 6 weeks or so to see the full results from the laser treatment.  Multiple treatment sessions are sometimes required to get the best results.  If you have any concern, I would recommend contacting the physician who treated you.  Your physician would be able to examine you and determine if your healing is going as expected.

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