Which laser works best for prominent veins in the face?
Which laser would you recommend to lessen the visibility of veins on my face? There are visible veins under my eyes that give off a blue/grey colour and it’s almost impossible to cover with makeup. Or are there any other treatments that would be better to help with this?
American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Dear Ally,
Thank you for your clinical post. This full facial veins and blood vessels can
be aesthetically unattractive. There are
several different types of veins specifically those that are large and blue
especially under the eyes and around the orbits and then smaller vessels which
tend to be pink or red in colour and appear on the chin, cheek and the side of
the nose.
In general, there are a number of
different types of lasers that can work on different types of veins. The superficial spider veins or reddish
coloured superficial vessels of the nose, cheek and chin can be treated with a variety
of laser products such as intense pulsed light, including the Max G, BBL and Lumecca. The pulse dye laser as well as a KTP 532 or
long pulse YAG laser can also be used.
For the deeper, larger, bluer vessels of the lower lid and periocular
area and sometimes the cheeks, a long pulse Nd YAG or pulse dye laser is often
required. Sclera therapy is a more
antiquated technique and involves injection of a chemical irritant to remove the
vessel and can also be performed but is less successful and focused than laser
facial vein removal.
Best of luck.
To schedule a consultation or to find
out more, please visit: https://www.spamedica.com/cosmetic-dermatology-toronto/laser-spider-vein-removal-toronto/
R. Stephen Mulholland, M.D.
Certified Plastic Surgeon
Yorkville, Toronto