Facial Vein Therapy: Spider Vein Treatment
Facial Vein Therapy: A Simple Way to Treat Visible Spider Veins
Small red, blue or purple facial veins can be annoying. They tend to be located around the nose, cheeks and chin and are not easily covered up with cosmetics. These veins are typically not painful, but can often make people feel uncomfortable about their appearance.
The Cutera xeo® platform with YAG laser technology delivers facial vein therapy at Luxxery Boutique that focuses on the visible spider veins. The treatment is not surgical, requires no anesthesia and little recovery time. A greater number of sessions may be recommended depending on the size and number of veins being treated.
What Are Facial Spider Veins?
Facial spider veins are small blood vessels that start to show up under the skin. They can look like thin lines, small patches, or in the form of a web pattern on the face.
Spider veins are not typically a medical problem, but are often treated for cosmetic reasons to achieve a smoother skin tone.
Why Do Spider Veins Appear on the Face?
Every day the face is subjected to the environment. With time, the tiny blood vessels underneath the skin may become more prominent.
There are a few reasons why you may notice veins on your face:
Sun Exposure
The sun can cause damage to the skin and the very small blood vessels beneath the skin. This may make the veins on the face more noticeable.
Natural Aging
As people get older and the skin gets thinner, the blood vessels are more easily seen. It is a natural phenomenon and it’s due to the passage of time.
Genetics
Others may be more prone to spider veins due to genetics.
Skin Conditions and Sensitivity
This can lead to a number of skin conditions, including tummy redness and cause the small blood vessels to rupture.
How Facial Vein Therapy Works
At Luxxery Boutique facial vein therapy is carried out using the Cutera xeo® system, equipped with YAG laser technology. This high-level platform is geared towards vascular issues such as facial veins.
During the treatment, the laser is targeted into the visible vein. The laser will specifically target the blood vessel, leaving the surrounding skin relatively undamaged. As this vein diminishes over time, it will become less prominent.
The treatment can be done in the office and does not require surgery or injections.
What to Expect During Treatment
Facial vein treatment is a simple procedure which many patients find to be appreciated.
Your provider will first look at your skin and talk to you about your concerns prior to treatment. From here, an individual treatment plan can be developed to meet your needs.
For this session, the laser handpiece is held against the area to be treated. The experience is sometimes likened to a fast warm.
This procedure is performed without anesthesia at Luxxery Boutique. The appointments last for a relatively short time, depending on the treatment area size.
Is There Any Downtime?
The good news about laser vein treatment is there is almost no downtime.
Mild redness in the treated area may be seen for a few days after the treatment. These tend to be fleeting and unimportant.
Most people will be able to get back to normal activities within days of the appointment. Your provider may give you further aftercare instructions that are different to this.
How Many Treatments Are Needed?
Some may respond rapidly and others may need more treatment sessions. There are a number of factors, such as size, depth and number of veins being treated, that determine the number of treatments required.
The laser treatment of veins is a multi-session treatment. At your consultation, your provider can discuss what might be right for you.
Who May Be a Candidate for Facial Vein Therapy?
There may be a possibility of such treatment for many adults who are bothered by visible spider veins on the face.
The best way to find out if facial vein therapy is right for you is to consult. In your visit, your provider will examine your skin, discuss your concerns and offer options.
Treatment recommendations are always individual based on needs and goals to each person, as each person is unique.
Why Choose Luxxery Boutique?
When it comes to aesthetic treatments, selecting a provider is a crucial element of any journey.
Board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Ayman R. Hakki provides over 30 years of experience with patients to help you get closer to natural-looking results at Luxxery Boutique. The practice is founded on the highest technology level and is personalized with the emphasis on safety, comfort and caring.
The team does not use a generic treatment plan, but rather tailors a treatment plan for each patient based on their treatment goals and concerns.
Refresh Your Confidence
Raised facial veins may distract from the desirable facial features. If you have started to be concerned about spider veins on your face, you may want to look into facial vein therapy.
The Cutera xeo® laser is an innovative, non-surgical solution for the treatment of unwanted spider veins on the face with minimal downtime at Luxxery Boutique. This can be found out during your consultation to check whether this technique is needed for your skin and beauty objectives.
Give Luxxery Boutique a call today to find out more about facial vein therapy and to schedule your consultation.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is facial vein therapy done under anaesthetic?
There is no need to put the patient under any anesthesia for facial vein therapy at Luxxery Boutique. The procedure is well tolerated by most patients. You will be informed what to expect from your appointments prior to treatment.
Can facial vein therapy treat all types of veins?
Facial vein therapy is often applied to small vascular issues and visible spider veins of the face. It is important to have a consultation to see if your particular concern is appropriate for treatment. Your provider will discuss what is best for you.
How long does a treatment session take?
Treatment times will depend on area to be treated. Lower treatment areas may take less time than larger treatment areas. It’s possible to get a more precise estimate from your provider during your consultation.
When can I expect to see results?
Everyone’s results are unique. Many facial veins show improvement immediately after treatment, while some patients may need multiple sessions to achieve their desired results. Your provider can discuss what you may expect during your consultation.
Will I be able to go back to work following treatment?
Most patients are back to day-to-day activities within a few days of treatment. There is usually little recovery. Your provider will give you personalized aftercare instructions based on your treatment plan.