Spider Veins
Fine surface vessels closed with wavelength-matched vascular laser.
Spider veins — telangiectasia — are dilated capillaries visible just beneath the surface, most often on the legs, cheeks and around the nose. They are usually a cosmetic concern, though they can signal underlying venous pressure that deserves assessment.
- Usually minimal
- Downtime
- 2–4
- Sessions
- 15–30 min
- Session
- 4–6 wks
- Results
- Nd:YAG vascular laser
- Pulsed dye laser
- Sclerotherapy for feeders
- Contact cooling
Diagnosed first, treated second.
Vascular laser targets the haemoglobin inside the vessel. The wall heats, collapses and is reabsorbed by the body, while cooling and conservative settings help limit injury to surrounding skin. Larger feeding vessels may be closed with sclerotherapy first.
- 01Nd:YAG vascular laser
- 02Pulsed dye laser
- 03Sclerotherapy for feeders
- 04Contact cooling
- 05Compression aftercare
- Fine red or blue surface vessels
- Facial redness with visible capillaries
- Vessels appearing after pregnancy
- No untreated deep venous disease
- Willing to avoid sun between sessions
How the treatment works
A sequence, not a single appointment — each step informs the next.
- 01
Vascular mapping
Assessment of vessel calibre and, on the legs, screening for underlying venous reflux.
- 02
Test patch
Settings calibrated to your skin tone and vessel depth before full treatment.
- 03
Treatment
Vessels traced with cooled laser pulses; each session takes fifteen to thirty minutes.
- 04
Review
Assessment at four to six weeks, with a further pass for any vessel that remains.
Results measured, not promised.
What to expect
- 01Visible fading after the first session
- 02Clearer complexion around nose and cheeks
- 03Smoother, more even leg appearance
- 04No incisions and no stitches
- 05Most patients return to usual activity promptly
Results, treatment timing and recovery vary by diagnosis and individual factors. This page is educational and does not replace a medical consultation or guarantee an outcome. Suitability and alternatives are confirmed during assessment.
Begin with a diagnosis,
not a guess.
Share a few details and the clinic will reply with available consultation times for spider veins — one-to-one with Dr. Arely.
- Response
- Within 24 hours
- Consultation
- One-to-one, 45 min
- Assessment
- Trichoscopy included
- Location
- Dr. Arely Clinic
Frequently asked
Like a brief warm snap against the skin, eased by contact cooling throughout the session.
Most patients need two to four, spaced four to six weeks apart, depending on vessel density.
A treated vessel may fade substantially, but residual or recurrent vessels and new vessels can occur. Underlying venous reflux also affects durability.
They can, provided the area is kept out of direct sun and protected between sessions.