The Aesthetic Clinic of Edmond

Facial Vein Treatment
What does treatment involve?
Light safely passes through the outermost layers of skin in search of the targeted vessel. Without damaging the surrounding skin, the laser’s intense light is absorbed by the targeted vein. The light energy is then converted to heat and this initiates the process of eliminating the vein. The treated vessel will gradually fade or diminish. In many cases, smaller vessels are eliminated in 1 to 2 treatments. Medium or larger vessels may take additional treatments.

Laser treatment can be utilized for small facial areas or for the entire face. Recently, full-face treatments have become increasingly popular. Many people suffer from larger broken capillaries on their nose and cheeks and will have medium and smaller vessels on other facial areas. A full-face treatment will improve the overall facial appearance by creating a more uniform skin color, and by smoothing the texture of the skin.

A full-face treatment typically lasts anywhere from 20 to 40 minutes. Smaller areas, such as the nose, can be treated in 15 minutes. In some cases a topical anesthetic cream is first applied to numb the treatment area. For a short period of time following treatment, a cold compress may be applied to soothe the possible appearance of slight swelling or redness of the skin. Treatments on the face, chest, neck, hands, legs, and abdomen are all done safely and quickly with laser technology.

How many treatments are required?
During your consultation, your skin’s condition will be evaluated and a customized treatment program will be suggested. In some cases only 1 or 2 treatments may be necessary to yield the desired result. However, in some cases, 3 to 5 or more treatments may be required to achieve premium results. The number of treatment sessions will depend on the type of veins to be treated, the location of the veins and their size and color. In many cases, it is recommended that treatments applied to the face be repeated at 3 to 4 week intervals. The time intervals of your treatments will be determined during the consultation, where many of these issues and concerns may be addressed.

Men and women of all ages are currently seeking better alternatives to maintaining healthy, youthful skin. Medical laser technology has evolved to provide non-invasive, “no down time” treatments for certain benign skin conditions. If you suffer from broken or raised capillaries/rosy cheeks, spider veins, birthmarks, portwine stains, Rosacea, or pigmented lesions such as age spots, sun spots and uneven pigmentation, laser skin treatments can provide the safe and effective alternative you have been seeking. Enjoy a more youthful appearance with skin rejuvenation.

Are there any side effects?
Side effects are rare. Immediately following treatment, the skin may appear flushed, brown-pigmented spots may appear darker, and capillaries may be more visible. With our Fotona® Laser any skin type or color may be safely treated. You will learn more about side effects during your consultation.