These small vessels are often red or blue and are closer to the surface of the skin than varicose veins. They can look like “tiny tree branches” or “spider webs” with their short jagged lines. Spider veins are commonly found on the legs and are very often as a result of professions where one stands for long hours. They can cover either a very small or very large area of skin.
The causes of telangiectasias or these small superficial veins on the face include prolonged exposure to the sun, ageing, trauma, thinning skin, medical conditions, and certain habits such as smoking which is damaging to the skin.
Women tend to be affected by spider veins 2-4 times more commonly than men do, due to the fact that female hormones and pregnancies are so commonly implicated in their cause.
Thankfully, a few excellent treatment options exist to target and treat these vascular lesions:
Cutera ND:Yag – Long pulsed ND:Yag (1064nm wavelength) is the gold standard for fine vessel removal
Limelight
Acutip
Cautery with Secret RF
PLEASE NOTE: Varicose veins require an entirely different treatment approach such as sclerotherapy.
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Back an neck was very stiff and painful when I came in. But totally released when I left.
My experience was very nice, I enjoyed it very much feel very relaxed and calm. Skin feels great
I had a reflex with Clare the treatment definitely made a difference. Clare is very nice and has fantastic hands
Staff very friendly, diagnosis spot on. treatment was extremely professional and effective. The follow up after the treatment was appreciated and thoughtful.
Beverly is the most professional young woman! I was very stressed for the process of vein removal, as I had my first treatment about 6-8 years ago - and it was so painful, I did not want to do it again. She managed my process, and the treatment was not painful at all.
I have been coming to Skin Renewal in Fourways for a number of years now. Liezel has been my therapist I see every time and I cannot recommend her enough! Courteous, professional and in general fantastic. My experience with Skin Renewal always delivers great results, I feel truly taken care of and so does my skin!
