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Facial veins are most commonly found in people with excessive sun exposure, rosacea, and with topical steroid use. Spider veins can occur spontaneously or in pregnancy, with oral contraceptive use, or in liver disease. Veins conditions are sometimes seen in childhood.

Usually, facial veins are asymptomatic. However, in the context of rosacea, facial veins can be associated with a burning sensation. As mentioned above, spider veins can be seen in people with liver disease, such as cirrhosis of the liver from alcohol. Some autoimmune diseases, including lupus, may be associated with facial telangiectasias. Furthermore, there are a few very rare genetics diseases that are associated with visible veins. Your physician can help distinguish between the different causes of facial veins.

Telangiectasias look like thin red lines in the skin. In some cases, however, the vessels might be so tiny that the only sign is generalized redness of the skin. Spider angiomas have a spider-like appearance because the arteriole appears as a central red dot (body) with telangiectasias radiating out from the center (legs).

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LOur Laser Vein Center staff can usually diagnose facial veins based on their appearance but in some cases, a detailed interview and exam is needed to evaluate for the more rare causes.

The most common type of treatment for facial veins in a surface laser. The laser treatment will specifically target the blood cells in dilated vessels. The blood cells in the vessel absorb the energy from the laser, which selectively destroys the blood vessel. Lasers are quite effective, especially for conditions such as rosacea. Usually one to three treatments is required, 4-8 weeks apart.

Some of the lasers cause moderate pain during the procedure but minimal recovery is needed after treatment. The most common side effect- darkening of the treated area- occurs in less than 10% of patients and fades gradually. The risks and benefits of laser therapy need to be discussed in detail with your physician. Contact Laser Vein Center for more information.