SPIDER VEIN REMOVAL THERAPY WITH VASCULAR LASER
This non-invasive Vascular Laser treatment is a safe, effective treatment for leg veins, unsightly redness and facial veins/capillaries, including; facial telangiectasias (spider veins), Rosacea, Cherry Anginomas, Port Wine Stains and birthmarks.
Vascular laser targets hemoglobin which is colour of the blood; Laser beam catches this colour and dissolves the veins or vessel. Unfortunately, this is a painful procedure and local swelling, bruising, blistering, redness and heat in the area treated are very common. Please read follow our Pre & Post Treatment Care instructions to ease discomfort and reduce the recovery time.
Vascular Laser treatments are usually recommended in a series of 3 treatments depending on the client’s condition. Each time a client has approximately 50% of reduction of the condition they originally came with.
PIGMENTED LESIONS REMOVAL WITH VASCULAR LASER
Vascular lesions are a type of common skin concern, affecting up to 50% of women aged 18 years and older.1 Spider veins, telangiectasias, and diffuse redness may be systemic but are often a result of aging, sun damage or pregnancy. Today, more than 45M individuals are affected by rosacea2, a chronic skin condition. Often mistaken for sunburn or rosy skin, rosacea presents with redness, visible blood vessels and tiny red bumps that can be compared to acne and often worsens over time.
Lasers and light-based devices enable providers to effectively treat superficial and deep vascular lesions on the face and body. Cutera’s vascular solutions – excel V and xeo – provide a non-invasive, fast and effective treatment to target unwanted blue, red and purple lesions while sparing the surrounding skin.
Rosacea
Erythema
Microvasculature (capillary loops)
Fine Telangiectasia
Spider Veins
Reticular Leg Veins
Cherry Hemangiomas
Birthmarks
Facial Veins
Angiomas
FAQs
Why do I have tiny red or purple veins on my legs and face?
Those are broken capillaries, also called spider veins. They show up when small vessels near the surface of your skin weaken and stay open, usually from genetics, ageing, sun damage, pregnancy, or hormones. They will not fade on their own, but they can be removed with laser instead of surgery.
Can spider veins and facial redness be removed without injections?
Yes. Vascular laser closes the vein using light, not a needle, so there are no injections, no cuts, and no stitches. It treats fine facial capillaries and deeper blue leg veins the same way, in a single 15 minute session.
What is vascular laser treatment and how does it work?
The laser targets haemoglobin, the red colour in your blood. It heats the blood inside the unwanted vein until the vein collapses, and your body clears it away over the following weeks while blood flow reroutes to the healthy veins underneath. Euro Charm runs vascular laser treatment in Burnaby using Cutera technology.
What can vascular laser treat?
Spider veins, facial telangiectasia, reticular leg veins, rosacea, general redness, broken capillaries, cherry angiomas, haemangiomas, port wine stains and vascular birthmarks. It works less well on large, bulging varicose veins, which usually need a vein physician instead. A free consultation will tell you which category your veins fall into.
Does vascular laser vein removal hurt?
Yes, and we would rather tell you that upfront than have you find out on the table. Each pulse feels like a hot elastic band snapped against the skin. Sessions only run about 15 minutes, and numbing cream beforehand makes a real difference to how it feels.
What are the side effects of vascular laser?
Swelling, bruising, blistering, redness and heat in the treated area are common, not rare exceptions. Facial swelling can last up to two weeks. Bruising can run anywhere from one to six months depending on how large the vein was. Full pre- and post-care instructions are given to every client to cut that recovery time down.
How many sessions will I need?
Most clients need around three sessions, though it comes down to how many veins you have and their size, colour and depth. Each session clears roughly 30 to 50 percent of the condition. Small facial capillaries often clear in one or two sessions.
How long until I see results?
Most people see clear improvement within two to six weeks, once the bruising and swelling have settled. Full results can take a few months to show. A treated vein is gone permanently, though spider veins tend to run in families, so new ones can appear later and be treated the same way.
How much does vascular laser treatment cost in Burnaby?
A session at Euro Charm is $170 for 15 minutes, bookable online, and the first consultation is free. Most clients need around three sessions to see the full result. New clients who join the mailing list get 10% off their first treatment, though it cannot be stacked with other offers.
How do I prepare for a vascular laser appointment?
Stay out of the sun and off self-tanner for two weeks beforehand. On the day, take 2 Tylenol 30 minutes before; never Advil, aspirin, or Ibuprofen, since those thin the blood and make bruising worse. A numbing cream like Emla or Zensa, applied an hour before, takes the edge off considerably.
What is the aftercare after vascular laser?
Ice the area for the first day or two, and stay out of the sun, hot baths and saunas for two weeks. Hold off on hard exercise for four days, though walking is fine. If a blister forms, dab on Polysporin and leave it alone rather than picking at the scab.
Does vascular laser work on dark or tanned skin?
Yes. The technology uses a longer wavelength that treats light, olive, dark, and tanned skin safely, with very little bruising or blistering. The one thing it can’t handle is a fresh tan or sunburn, which is why we ask for two sun-free weeks before treatment.
Is vascular laser or sclerotherapy better for spider veins?
It comes down to needles. Sclerotherapy injects a solution into each vein, while vascular laser closes it from the outside with light, so there’s nothing to inject. Most people prefer laser for facial veins specifically, since injections aren’t really an option on the face.
Do you treat clients from Vancouver, Coquitlam or New Westminster?
Yes. Euro Charm is based in Burnaby, a short drive from all three, and it’s common for us to be the closest vascular laser clinic to Vancouver for clients who don’t want to cross the bridge. We regularly provide vascular laser therapy, facial vein laser treatment in Coquitlam, and spider vein laser treatment in Burnaby, serving Coquitlam, New Westminster, and nearby communities. Call 604-568-2575 to book.
