Vascular Blemishes Of The Face And Body

Vascular blemishes, also called broken capillaries, spider veins and telangiectasias, are dilated blood vessels of various types, including small arteries, veins, and capillaries. They often appear on the nose, cheeks, chins and upper body, especially in areas exposed to the sun. They are not due to excessive alcohol consumption, as some people think. They are mostly due to genetic predisposition and sun damage. Vascular blemishes can be anywhere from one to hundreds of branching red or purple blood vessels of various sizes, but can also be just a small red dot that never goes away. There are also larger collections of vessels that look like red moles, sometimes with small vessels leading away from them.

At Essence MediSpa Dr. Weinman treats these undesired blood vessels with a non-laser device called a LamProbe. A small probe is placed over the blood vessel or red spot, and radio waves quickly and safely coagulate the blood in the unwanted vessel. There is no break in the skin and typically there are only very tiny, barely noticeable scabs which disappear in a few days. The vessels fade immediately and over the course of the next month are reabsorbed by the body. There is no treatment available with fewer side effects, including laser treatment, which is why we exclusively use this method. If you have ever had laser treatment of the vessels of your face you will be amazed at how much gentler this treatment is.

Upon your initial consultation with Dr. Weinman, a complete medical history will be taken and a physical examination will be completed. Pre-treatment photographs will be taken to document your progress and long-term improvement.

There is no risk to your normal circulation with this treatment, and only minimal discomfort. Most clients can be treated in between 1-2 sessions, and the treatment times are usually 5-15 minutes.

After the treatment we recommend sunblock be used for the next two weeks, but patients do not need to avoid sunlight entirely. There is no down-time and regular activities can be resumed immediately.