Laser Vein & Lesion Removal

The Cutera CoolGlide systems deliver pulses of light energy which cause the blood within the vein to coagulate, eventually destroying the vessel which is later reabsorbed by your body. Blood flow will then be redirected to veins deeper below your skin’s surface, where it should be.

If you are suitable the treatment involves pulses of light energy carefully directed at the vein, which causes the blood within it to coagulate. This leads to the destruction of the blood vessel which is reabsorbed by the body. Multiple treatments for telangiectasia are usually needed in order to achieve optimal results. Treatments can be performed at intervals of four to six weeks.

At RÖ we can treat facial telangiectasia, red, purple or blue leg veins and broken capillaries anywhere on the body (excluding Varicose Veins) with our gold standard ND:YAG and IPL laser machine from Cutera. Telangiectasias are small, widened blood vessels on the skin. They are usually harmless!

What causes veins on the face?

• Genetics – Some clients unfortunately are just predisposed to developing facial thread veins, especially if they notice other members of their family having them.
• Age – As clients age, their skin becomes thinner and starts to lose elasticity which can cause veins to become more noticeable under the surface of the skin.
• Rosacea – Clients who have rosacea may find themselves more susceptible to developing facial thread veins as their skin is often red and flushed due to enlarged veins.
• Illness – Sudden changes in pressure such as sneezing, blowing your nose or vomiting can also cause small broken blood vessels to appear so if you have been unwell recently. This may indirectly be the cause.
• Sun Exposure – Excessive exposure to the sun can cause free radical damage resulting in the blood vessels in your face to becoming enlarged which makes them more noticeable from the surface of your skin.
• Environment – Exposing your skin to certain chemicals or environmental pollutants may damage the skin’s surface which can make thread veins more visible.
• Temperature Changes – A sudden change in temperature may have an impact on your circulation. Some patients may notice their face being flushed which can result in blood vessels bursting causing a spider vein to appear.
• Trauma – Bruising after an injury can cause broken blood vessels however these often heal and disappear along with the bruised skin.
• Lifestyle – Lifestyle changes can include not exercising enough or exercising too much and suffering from too much stress. Eyestrain and insomnia can also result in spider vein formation on the face.
• Pregnancy – Hormonal changes in the body may cause broken blood vessels to appear close to the surface of the skin. In most instances, these thread veins will disappear after giving birth.
• Alcohol – Excessive or frequent alcohol consumption can lead to long-lasting blood vessel damage which can cause spider veins and redness to appear on the face.

Is there any down time?
Most clients merely experience a sensation similar to the snap of elastic band which produces mild discomfort, with little or no damage to the surrounding tissue. Bruising or discomfort after the treatment can happen but is not in all cases.

The most effective way of removing these spots is with Nd:YAG laser treatments. Zapping it with pulses of concentrated laser energy allows the cherry angioma to absorb the wavelengths, generating heat and destroying the blood vessels without damage to the surrounding skin.

You’ll start with a consultation with one of our laser practitioners, who will explain your course of treatment and how many sessions you are likely to need. If you’re only having one angioma removed, you should only need a single session, but if you have many that need removing or a particularly stubborn one, you may require up to three sessions.

What is a cherry angioma?
A cherry angioma is a small, red benign skin growth that can develop virtually anywhere on your body, though they’re most commonly found on the arms, shoulders and torso. It’s not known what causes them, though some people may be genetically more likely to develop them, and pregnancy and several other possible factors have been linked to them. They get their red colour from the broken blood vessels inside them, and they can be anything from a pinprick to several millimetres in diameter.

Is there any down time?
This is a very quick and painless treatment that doesn’t require any downtime. The area may feel warm and the cherry angioma turns a brown colour (like a freckle) and disappears within 7-10 days.

You’ll start with a consultation with one of our laser practitioners, who will explain your course of treatment and how many sessions you are likely to need. If you’re only having one skin tag removed, you should only need a single session, but if you have many that need removing or a particularly stubborn one, you may require up to three sessions.

We can remove skin tags through the precision our Nd:YAG laser, which neatly severs skin tags from the rest of the skin by burning through the connecting tissue. The procedure is totally painless and can be conducted in just a few minutes. There are no side effects or after effects, so you can immediately resume normal activities.

Is there any down time?
This is a very quick and painless treatment that doesn’t require any downtime. The skin tag will look instantly shrivelled and darker. The area may feel warm and normally drops off within 7-10 days.