Telangiectasia or Facial and Nasal Spider Veins

Rosacea

Past treatments involved use of topical medications and oral antibiotics, but were less thansatisfactory.  In recent years, Dr. O'Reilly's use of pulse dye laser has become a gold standard in treatment.  This laser effectively gose after reds and photocoagulates the blood under the skin causing the capillaries and veins to be eliminated.  These capillaries and veins will not return, however because Rosacea is genetic and chronic in nature, additional treatments 2-4 years out may be required to eliminate any new redness.  The treatment is essentially painless with some swelling and redness may be evident for a few days. read more

Spider Leg Veins (less than 1 millimeter)

The precise origin of the disorder is unknown but reports have shown that pregnancy, hormonal changes, weight gain, leg injury or prolonged standing may influence the occurrence.

Scars

Involves raised or puffy scars that are often caused by surgery, trauma, acne or burns.

Warts

Those small benign growths in the skin that usually appear on the hands or feet.

Stretch Marks

Frequently appearing after pregnancy over the stomach, thighs, buttocks, breasts, shoulders, and lower back. Stretch marks may develop after major weight loss.

Port Wine Stains/Red Birthmarks/Strawberry

Hemangiomas Red lesions that grow rapidly after birth and may impair the function of another organ.

Poikliloderma

Patchy discoloration of the skin.

Spider Veins

Spider veins are small, superficial, dark blue or red veins found on the surface of the legs and face. Unlike varicose veins, spider veins are usually less that 1mm in width. These blue or red vessels are readily visible in people with light or fair skin. Although they are primarily a cosmetic concern, they can be dense and actually appear as a bruise. read more