An effective solution to spider veins
Spider veins or telangiectasia are small veins that appear on the face or legs. They are overgrown, enlarged blood vessels. The latest light treatments are very successful in permanently removing spider veins in the majority of cases.

How does it work?
Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) is applied to the skin affected by spider veins. The light safely goes through the outer layers of the skin and directly heats up the affected blood vessels, destroying them without affecting the surrounding tissues.

What's the treatment like?
The treatment is a relatively quick procedure. A full face can be treated in aproximately 20 minutes, requiring no anesthesia or preparation. It is advisable to wear sunblock when in the sun during the month following laser treatment.

How long does it last?
You can expect a complete disappearance of the spider veins or vascular lesions after a single treatment session. Additional sessions may be required in some cases. The results appear gradually over a period of about eight weeks.

Does it hurt?
There is only a hot and tingling sensation that is well tolerated. No anesthesia is required.

Are there any risks or side effects?
Side effects are minimal and are generally limited to a slight redness of the skin which should not persist for more than a few hours. In less than 1% of cases, skin lightening or darkening may occur.

The most important safety aspect of any treatment is the careful evaluation performed by a trusted physician.