| The skin on your
face has an extensive network of veins and small blood vessels.
Through aging, sun exposure, trauma, surgical procedures and
genetic factors, some of these small blood vessels expand just
below the surface of the skin. The result is commonly referred
to as spider veins. They can appear in many different forms and
sizes, but usually appear red, blue or purple in color. Often
they can even rupture leaving your skin with a red streaky or
splotchy appearance.
Rosacea is a chronic
inflammatory skin disorder that manifests itself as diffuse
redness or flushing. It affects millions of fair skinned
Americans, often of Northern and Eastern European descent,
typically between the ages of 30 and 50. In the later stages of
rosacea, it is common for spider veins to appear often on the
nose, chin, nasolabial folds and the cheeks. The flushing or
redness associated with rosacea is usually triggered by sun
exposure, certain medications, stress, embarrassment, hot
weather, alcohol and spicy foods.
With proper use of a laser
device or Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) device small spider veins
and rosacea can be removed, with no down time or inconvenience
to your busy schedule. In essence, the color in these small
blood vessels attracts the energy of the laser which causes
coagulation of the blood, shutting down the blood vessels and
clearing the skin of the problem. In most cases facial spider
veins can be completely resolved in 1-2 treatments whereas
rosacea, with background flushing, may require 3-4 treatments.
Shortly after completing this procedure with minimal pain, your
skin will look younger, healthier and you'll feel better about
yourself.
To schedule a complimentary
consultation with a LaserMed Skin & Vein Clinic doctor click
here. |
