Can Anything Be Done About Unsightly Face Veins?

Burst blood vessels on your face — spider veins — are a by-product of living, brought on by a variety of reasons, not all of which are preventable. The presence of these red, blue, or purple veins interrupts your otherwise even skin tone, giving your face a flushed or mottled appearance. 

The good news is that you don’t need to tolerate this skin aging condition. Spider veins don’t contribute to the health of your skin, and you’ll be just fine without them. Think of these veins as a treatable skin pigment issue, the same as sunspots and similar problems. 

The best way to approach face vein removal is with the help of the medical aesthetics specialists at Bayview General Medicine in Fort Lauderdale. Dr. Richard Blanchar and our team can assess your skin and recommend the best treatment options to restore youthful tone and glow to your face. 

Causes of facial spider veins

Spider veins are tiny veins that, for a number of reasons, have burst and are no longer viable. Your body deals with this routinely, revascularizing so that blood can still reach everywhere it must. Spider veins are left behind, and when they’re close to the skin’s surface, they can be visible through the translucent outer layers. 

You could develop spider veins because of: 

• Family history: your genetics may play a role 
• Sun exposure, which can enlarge blood vessels
• Rosacea, a common skin condition that reddens your cheeks and nose
• Pregnancy: hormonal changes can cause broken blood vessels
• Alcohol: alcohol enlarges blood vessels and heavy intake can cause bursting
• Skin irritants
• Hot weather
• Over-exertion
• Pressure events, like sneezing or vomiting
• Injuries, both minor and severe

While you’re at greater risk of spider veins as you get older, they can occur on anyone, regardless of age, depending on the cause behind the veins bursting. 

Treating spider veins

Many skin treatments that you already use may help reduce the appearance of spider veins. Choosing medical-grade procedures typically provides a more powerful version of home care treatments. As skin resurfacing specialists, Bayview General Medicine offers the following approaches that could help you with unsightly face veins: 

• 1540XF Fractional Icon® laser: a fractional nonablative laser
• IPL photo facial: wide-spectrum light therapy, ideal for multicolored spider veins
• PicoSure®: a high-energy, fast-pulse laser, also used for tattoo removal
• HydraFacial®: a 30-minute resurfacing procedure that also nourishes your skin
• Glytone EnerPeels®: pro-level chemical peels, custom matched to your skin condition

The best way to choose the right treatment for your facial veins is in consultation with Dr. Blanchar, who can examine your skin and recommend the optimal treatment options to reduce the impact of spider veins. 

You can contact Bayview General Medicine by phone or online to schedule your consultation. Don’t let the look of spider veins on your face give a false impression of your age. Book your appointment now.