Treatment for Broken Blood Vessels & Facial Redness in 535 Miller Ave
Mill Valley, CA 94941
Dilated or so-called “broken” blood vessels commonly appear on the nose, cheeks, and chin, and they can leave the skin looking flushed or blotchy. At Aesthetic Dermatology And Skin Cancer, Inc., we use advanced vascular laser and light treatments to reduce visible vessels, red spots, and persistent redness, helping you achieve a clearer, more even complexion.
Common Causes of Visible Vessels and Redness
Redness and visible vessels can develop for many reasons, including:
- Rosacea, which makes patients especially prone to flushing and dilated vessels
- Cumulative sun damage over many years
- Genetics and fair skin types
- Aging and thinning of the skin
- Cherry angiomas, spider angiomas, and other benign vascular spots
Our Treatment Options
A number of different procedures are available for the treatment of vessels and redness, and the right choice depends on the type, size, and location of the vessels:
- Excel V Laser – a vascular-specific laser that is ideal for individual vessels, red spots, angiomas, and diffuse facial redness
- Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) – a light-based treatment that can improve redness associated with sun damage while also treating precancerous spots
- Leg Vein Minimization – most leg veins are best treated with sclerotherapy, while finer vessels that don’t respond can be treated with a vascular laser like Excel V
How the Excel V Laser Treats Redness
The Excel V laser delivers precise energy that is absorbed by the blood within targeted vessels. The vessel is gently heated and gradually reabsorbed by the body, while the surrounding skin is protected by built-in cooling. Most patients experience minimal discomfort and can return to normal activities right away, with temporary redness or mild swelling that typically resolves within a few days.
Excel V Angioma Results
Cherry angiomas and other small red spots often clear in just one or two Excel V sessions. Facial redness and networks of broken capillaries may require a short series of treatments for best results.
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Keeping Redness Under Control
Because new vessels can form over time, especially with sun exposure or rosacea, we recommend daily broad-spectrum sunscreen, gentle skin care, and occasional maintenance treatments. Patients with rosacea often benefit from combining laser treatment with medical dermatology care. Explore our other treatable conditions or learn more about our lasers and lights.
Vessels & Redness FAQs
What causes broken blood vessels on the face?
Broken or dilated vessels are commonly caused by rosacea, sun damage, genetics, aging, and fair skin. They often appear on the nose, cheeks, and chin.
What is the best treatment for facial redness and broken vessels?
Individual vessels and red spots are best treated with a vascular-specific laser such as the Excel V. Your provider will recommend the right approach based on your skin.
How many treatments will I need?
Small red spots and angiomas may clear in one or two sessions, while diffuse redness or many vessels often require a series of treatments spaced several weeks apart.
Does laser treatment for vessels hurt?
Most patients describe a quick snapping sensation. Built-in cooling helps keep the treatment comfortable.
Is there downtime after vascular laser treatment?
Downtime is minimal. Mild redness or swelling may last a few days, and most patients return to normal activities right away.
How are leg veins treated?
Most leg veins are best treated with sclerotherapy. Finer vessels that don’t respond can be treated with a vascular laser like the Excel V.
Will the redness come back?
Treated vessels are eliminated, but new ones can form over time, especially with rosacea or sun exposure. Sun protection and maintenance treatments help keep results.
Clear Away Redness and Visible Vessels
Enjoy a calmer, more even complexion with expert laser care at Aesthetic Dermatology And Skin Cancer, Inc.. Call (415) 383-5475 or request an appointment online today.