Are 980nm diode lasers a safe and efficient modality for treating facial telangiectasia?

The best lasers for treating visible vessels are those that target the blood inside the veins most effectively. This allows for the collapse of the vessel without damaging surrounding skin and tissue. In my office, I typically use Vbeam laser, which is a 595 nm wavelength, for this purpose with excellent results. I encourage you to find a board-certified dermatologist who has expertise in treating facial veins. With the right physician and a customized treatment plan, you should see very good results. 

When it comes to choosing the best laser you’re not looking for aggressiveness as you are selectiveness. hemoglobin serves as a chronaphore at 418 nm, 524 nm, 577 nm and again at 1064 nm.Melanin tends to be picked up at the lower wavelength.The energy or aggressiveness can be turned up on any laser.laser treatments especially for treatment of capillaries is based on selective Damage to the blood vessel and minimizing damage to surrounding tissue. There’s no laser The targets the blood vessel but rather the red blood cells or hemoglobin inside.you may find the included article listed in the link below to be helpful.generally when it comes to cosmetic procedures the key is to find the best provider. In this case you are correct in that finding the best provider with the best equipment is equally as important.Best, Mats Hagstrom MD