Are there any side effects of laser therapy or intense pulse light?
Both laser and intense pulsed light are generally safe but in the rare dark skinned individual, some degree of scarring and/or hyperpigmentation (darkening of the skin) can occur. How is laser used to treat facial spider veins? Spider vein treatment is an outpatient procedure. During the laser treatment, your eyes will be covered to protect them from the laser light. The length of the procedure depends upon the size of the area you need treated. The physician applies the laser instrument to the area of treatment with a hand held laser probe. During the treatment, one feels a sensation of a snapping rubber band. If there is excessive pain, the physician can apply a topical local anesthetic a few minutes before the procedure. Most spider veins on the face can be treated within 45-90 minutes. How does one feel after the laser treatment? After the procedure, recovery depends on the area treated and the type of laser. You will have no pain but the skin may have a sun burn effect for a few d
