- Botox®Cosmetic
- Fat Injection
- Restylane® and JuvédermTM
- Laser Skin Resurfacing
- Laser Facial Hair Removal
- Laser Vein Treatment
- Introduction
- How It Is Done
- Patient Photographs
- What to Expect After Treatment
- Complications
- Care After Treatment
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Eyelid Rejuvenation
- Ideal NoseTM
- Submental Liposuction
- Ear Cosmetic Surgery
- Removal of Facial Moles
- Chin and Jawline Enhancement
- Laser Treatment of Birthmark
- Microdermabrasion
Laser Treatment for Facial Veins and
Birthmarks - What to Expect After Treatment
Expect bruising ("purpura") afterward. This is a sign that the treatment has effectively targeted red blood cells. Usually, the bruising takes about ten days to clear. Sometimes, small facial spider veins may be cleared in one or two treatments. Birthmarks, and particularly port wine stains, require repeated treatments. Hydrocortisone cream is applied in the office right away to reduce inflammation.
For patients with poikiloderma (redness of the neck), there are likely to be circular areas of demarcation, white circles highlighted by the surrounding ruddy skin color. These tend to blend together with repeated treatments.
