Does sun exposure prior to a laser procedure to treat spider veins on the face increase the chance of being burned by the laser?
Hello! It depends on what type of treatment your physician is planning for your spider veins. If an IPL or BBL is part of their treatment plan, definitely avoid sun before the procedure. These are lights specifically designed to treat color, so a tan or sunburn would increase the energy absorbed. If he or she is planning just a vascular laser, you would need to avoid sun exposure after the treatment but not before.Hope this helps!Dr. Ann