Facial Veins Treatment in Buffalo New York

Tiny facial veins known as capillaries exist just under the outer layer of your skin.

Unveiling Facial Vein Concerns

When they're damaged, they can appear as blue, red, or purple lines. Broken capillaries commonly appear on the nose, chin, and cheeks. Facial veins can cause some people to feel self-conscious.

Small Facial Veins And Their Treatment

There are many terms used to describe facial veins, including small spider veins, broken blood vessels, broken capillaries, and rosacea veins. Facial veins can appear as delicate red threads on the nose and cheek area. Lasers are the main treatment for these concerns. They are excellent for this type of vein issue, especially when sclerotherapy is not an option. Light-based lasers can target the veins and destroy them without injuring surrounding tissue. This type of treatment is highly successful in removing spider veins, broken capillaries, and rosacea symptoms.

How Does Light-Based Therapy Treat Facial Veins?

Light-based therapy is excellent for removing facial veins, such as rosacea and spider veins, due to the device's electromagnetic light energy being adaptable and able to be specifically programmed to target red wavelengths. Since healthy tissue is not targeted by the laser, it remains unharmed and intact.

Treating Larger Facial Veins

Large veins are more common around the temples, eyes, and nasolabial folds. These can be due to a variety of factors. Sun exposure is a primary cause, as are genetics and aging. These veins are removed through a process called sclerotherapy. A solution is injected into the vein, which causes it to collapse and fade away. Sclerotherapy is a relatively quick and easy procedure with minimal downtime. Prior to your procedure, our board-certified doctors will ensure that the underlying cause is addressed to prevent the veins from recurring.

What Causes Visible Facial Veins?

Spider veins, broken capillaries or spider vein clusters called telangiectasia can be caused by a variety of things, some of which are avoidable, and some are not.

Common causes include:

Injury to the face
Over-exfoliating the skin
Sun damage
Smoking
Alcohol consumption

Unavoidable causes include:

Heredity
Aging skin
Rosacea
High blood pressure

If you are concerned about developing telangiectasia or already have them, talk to one of our board-certified doctors about what treatments might be right for you. We have a wide variety of laser treatments available and have been treating facial veins for over 25 years.

Why Choose The Cosmetic Vein & Laser Center?

The Cosmetic Vein & Laser Center, providing world-class dermatology in Williamsville and Buffalo, NY, has been a pioneer in cutting-edge cosmetic and medical treatments for 25 years. We were one of the first in the area to offer laser treatments, and we continue to stay ahead of the curve, offering many treatments and systems that are not found anywhere else in the region. From world-class patient care to state-of-the-art facilities, we provide everything you need to achieve your cosmetic goals. And because we refuse to "sell" anything we don't believe in, you can be confident that you're getting the best treatment for your needs.

Facial Veins FAQ

When is IPL used for facial veins?

If a patient wants to get rid of sun damage or small blood vessels, photo rejuvenation, or IPL is usually the chosen method. It can be done on larger areas such as the face, chest, back, and arms.