Treating small facial telangiectasia on face - What should I be looking for in treatment? (photo)

Hi, cclarke1,
I have had much success treating facial telangiectasias with VeinWave, a noninvasive radiofrequency pen-like insulated needle treatment. Tiny vessels will be destroyed and disappear quickly. Most procedures take between 10 and 15 minutes to perform, and no bandages are required following the procedure. Because the VeinWave procedure uses a very, fine needle, most patients experience some discomfort during the procedure, which is described as a brief pin-prick, or even a rubber-band zing; however, the discomfort is minimal and tolerable. I have yet to see any laser or other treatments that provide such quick and complete results as the VeinWave in treating facial telangiectasias. As far as blue veins go, there may be some disappearance with VeinWave, but sclerotherapy injections will likely be more effective for those particular veins. I recommend consulting with a local specialist to outline a treatment plan that will allow you to achieve your desired results.
Best wishes,
KathyLee Santangelo, MD

Blue facial veins can usually be treated by sclerotherapy.  Very fine veins (tiny spiders or telangiectasia) responds to topical laser.  I have had success with the Dornier Diode 940 but there are many other topical lasers which can treat these.