Vascular Lesions

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What are vascular lesions?

A vascular lesion is formed by abnormally large or numerous blood vessels located directly under the surface of the skin. These vessels may be visible through the skin or result in a red appearance of the skin. Common types include:

• Telangiectasia: Small, unsightly red, purple or blue blood vessels found along the surface on the face, upper chest, neck and rarely on other parts of the body. Similar veins are found on the legs called spider veins. These blood vessels are abnormal, not necessary for any essential body function.
• Spider Angiomas: An abnormal collection of blood vessels near the surface of the skin. The appearance is often similar to that of a small spider web. A spider angioma lesion typically has a red dot in the center with reddish extensions radiating out for some distance around it (a few millimeters to a centimeter or more). Spider angiomas can occur anywhere but are most common on the face and trunk.
• Cherry Angiomas
• Spider Veins
• Neovascularization
• Port Wine Stains

How are they treated?

Facial Telangiectasia, Cherry Angiomas and Spider Angiomas be treated using a laser therapy. Our Rosacea Package uses three different lasers that target blood vessels.