Laser Treatment for Veins Removal - Vein Laser

Do your veins appear more visible on your undereye than most people you know? Prominent veins are a cosmetic nuisance and can lower your aesthetic appeal. They make you look more tired and haggard although you are not. 

This is likely due to the fact that the skin around your eyes is thinner than average, causing the structures in your skin, like the blood vessels, to be easily visible. Fortunately, they can be treated specially with lasers, such as the Vein Laser. Here’s what you need to know about this laser treatment.

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What are Periorbital Veins?

Periorbital veins are small, thin, and delicate veins located around your eyes. They can appear purplish, blue, reddish or greenish and can be seen through the skin due to several factors, such as genetics, ageing and skin complexion.

These superficial veins, together with other deep veins, carry blood from parts of your face to the blood vessels in your eyes. These veins are functionally not important and removing them does not cause any harm to your health or the flow of blood in your face.  

What Causes Periorbital Veins to Become Prominent?

The skin under your eyes is extremely thin and, therefore, more sensitive than other parts of your body. Your skin can become more translucent with age, making the veins underneath appear more prominent.

There are also several factors that can contribute to this:

• Genetics – For some people, prominent periorbital veins run in the family.
• Sun exposure – Frequent exposure to the sun without protective sunglasses and sunscreen can cause periorbital veins to become prominent earlier in life.
• Lifestyle – Activities like smoking can damage your skin and vascular system, causing the veins to become more apparent.
• Skin tone – If you have a pale complexion, your veins may appear more prominent.

How does Vein Laser help with Periorbital Veins?

vein laser can help to minimise the appearance of periorbital veins using non-ablative, long-pulse Nd: YAG laser energy that penetrates to a depth of 5-6mm into the skin, allowing for highly effective treatments.

It is a unique and minimally invasive laser treatment performed by doctors to ensure safe and suitable heating control while providing the best comfort for the patient. During the treatment, the blood in the vein will absorb the energy from the laser and convert it into heat to destroy the vein walls.

However, this laser treatment requires specialist skill due to the insertion of metal internal eyeshields. Otherwise, it can result in permanent blindness or partial vision loss. So, treatment of these veins should be undertaken by someone with the appropriate expertise.

Vein laser can also remove venous lake, small and squishy elevated bumps that resemble moles. Unlike moles, venous lakes are dark blue to purple in appearance and change colour when applied with pressure. Venous lakes can appear on the lips and anywhere on the face.