Facial & Leg Veins Removal

Cosmetic laser treatment helps remove facial veins. Below are answers to some of the most common patient questions.

What causes unwanted veins?

Red veins, blue veins or purple veins on the face and leg can be a result of sun exposure, use of oral contraception, hormone therapy, age or genetics.

How does laser treatment work?

A cosmetic laser emits a prescribed dose of energy to the vein. The laser "selectively" targets the problem veins while sparing surrounding areas. After treatment, the vessel will naturally disappear.

How many treatments are required?

Typically only one to three laser treatments are required and results can be seen in 4-6 weeks for facial veins and up to 3 months for leg veins. Treatment time usually varies between 10 - 20 minutes for the face and 20 - 40 minutes for the legs, depending on the size of the area treated.

Does it hurt?

The laser treatment causes only minimal discomfort. Any redness or swelling is usually gone within a few days and you'll be able to resume normal activities immediately.