Broken capillaries, spider veins, and facial redness can make your skin appear flushed or uneven. The experienced dermatology team at CSC Steil Dermatology in Hinsdale and Downers Grove, Illinois, can help clear your skin using advanced vascular laser technology to target and eliminate unwanted blood vessels. These treatments safely reduce visible vessels without damaging surrounding skin. Schedule your vascular laser consultation today by calling the friendly office or booking online.
Vascular laser treatment uses targeted light energy to heat and destroy unwanted blood vessels beneath your skin.
The laser emits a specific wavelength that hemoglobin in your blood absorbs while surrounding tissue remains unaffected. This causes the vessel walls to collapse, and your body gradually reabsorbs the treated vessels over the following weeks.
At CSC Steil Dermatology, the team uses advanced systems like the excel® V+ laser to treat superficial and deep vessels with precision.
Vascular lasers can improve several conditions caused by abnormal or damaged blood vessels:
The treatment works on various areas, including your face, legs, chest, neck, and hands.
Your CSC Steil Dermatology provider cleanses the treatment area and may apply a cooling gel. They then pass the laser handpiece over your skin, delivering pulses of light energy to the targeted vessels. The device includes integrated cooling to protect your skin and minimize discomfort.
Most people describe the sensation as a quick snap or sting with each pulse. Sessions typically last 15–30 minutes, depending on the size of the treatment area. No anesthesia is usually needed, though your provider may use a topical numbing cream for sensitive areas or larger treatments.
Your treated areas may appear red and slightly swollen immediately after treatment. Small facial vessels often disappear right away or within a few days. Larger or deeper vessels take longer to fade as your body gradually breaks them down and redirects blood flow to healthier veins.
Some bruising or temporary darkening of treated vessels can occur, especially with leg veins. Most people resume normal activities immediately, though you should avoid intense exercise and excessive heat for at least a few days.
Results vary based on the size and depth of vessels treated. Superficial concerns may improve after one session, while deeper or more extensive vascular issues typically require 2–4 treatments spaced 4–6 weeks apart.
To learn more about vascular laser treatment and whether it's right for your skin concerns, schedule a consultation with the CSC Steil Dermatology team by phone or online.