Redness that won’t fade. Broken capillaries around your nose. Spider veins on your cheeks that seem to show up overnight. If visible veins are making you feel self-conscious, you don’t have to live with them. Vascular treatments are a way to safely reduce unwanted veins and redness with cosmetic dermatology, helping your skin look clearer, more even, and more refreshed.
At Manhattan Dermatology, you can get advanced vascular laser treatments in a comfortable office setting from leading board-certified dermatologists. With two convenient New York City locations and physicians who are also NYU dermatology professors, you can expect expert care and natural-looking results.
What Are Vascular Treatments?
Vascular treatments are non-surgical procedures designed to reduce visible blood vessels and redness in the skin. These treatments use targeted laser energy to heat and collapse unwanted veins without harming the surrounding skin. Over time, your body naturally clears the treated vessels, leaving the area looking smoother and more even-toned.
Vascular laser treatments are commonly used for:
- Facial spider veins
- Broken capillaries around the nose
- Telangiectasia (small visible blood vessels)
- Redness from rosacea
- Cherry angiomas (small red spots)
- Certain leg veins (in appropriate cases)
Understanding Telangiectasia (Broken Capillaries)
Telangiectasia refers to small, widened blood vessels that appear near the surface of the skin. They often look like thin red lines or web-like patterns, especially on the face. Many people refer to them as “broken capillaries,” although the vessels aren’t truly broken — they’re simply enlarged and more visible.
Telangiectasia is common and can be triggered by:
- Sun exposure
- Genetics
- Rosacea
- Pregnancy or hormonal changes
- Aging
- Skin trauma or irritation
- Chronic use of topical steroids
While harmless medically, telangiectasia can be frustrating cosmetically — and it often doesn’t improve with skincare alone.
Excel V: A Leading Laser for Vascular Concerns
One of the most advanced options for treating visible veins is the Excel V® laser, a highly effective system designed to target unwanted blood vessels with precision. Excel V uses specific wavelengths of laser energy to treat both superficial and deeper vascular lesions, making it a popular choice for facial redness and telangiectasia.
Excel V is often used to treat:
- Broken capillaries around the nose and cheeks
- Facial spider veins
- Redness and flushing from rosacea
- Cherry angiomas
- Diffuse redness and uneven tone
Because Excel V is precise and customizable, it can be used on many skin types and tailored to your unique concerns.
Common Vascular Concerns Treated with Excel V®
| Vascular Concern | What It Looks Like | Common Causes | How Excel V Can Help |
| Facial Spider Veins | Small red, blue, or purple vessels visible on the cheeks, nose, or chin | Genetics, aging, sun exposure, rosacea | Targets and reduces visible vessels for a clearer complexion |
| Telangiectasia (Broken Capillaries) | Thin red lines or web-like patterns near the skin’s surface | Sun damage, rosacea, hormonal changes, and skin irritation | Precisely treats enlarged blood vessels while preserving the surrounding skin |
| Rosacea-Related Redness | Persistent facial redness, flushing, and visible blood vessels | Rosacea, environmental triggers, genetics | Helps reduce redness and visible vascular activity for a more even skin tone |
| Cherry Angiomas | Small, bright red raised spots on the skin | Aging, genetics | Targets the blood vessels within the lesion to diminish its appearance |
| Diffuse Facial Redness | Generalized redness across the cheeks, nose, or forehead | Sun exposure, rosacea, sensitive skin | Improves overall skin tone and reduces unwanted redness |
| Visible Veins Around The Nose | Concentrated clusters of small red veins around the nostrils | Genetics, aging, chronic redness, sun damage | Treats difficult-to-conceal vessels with targeted laser energy |
Benefits of Vascular Laser Treatments
Vascular treatments can deliver noticeable improvements without surgery or significant downtime.
Benefits may include:
- Clearer, more even-toned skin
- Reduction in visible facial veins and redness
- Quick, in-office treatments
- Minimal downtime for most patients
- Gradual, natural-looking improvement
- Boost in confidence without heavy makeup or filters
Many patients love that vascular laser treatment helps their skin look healthier and calmer overall — not just “treated.”
Why Choose Manhattan Dermatology for Vascular Treatments
Vascular lasers require expertise, proper technique, and a careful eye for detail, especially on the face. Manhattan Dermatology offers state-of-the-art care from some of NYC’s top board-certified dermatologists, with the knowledge and training to treat visible vessels safely and effectively.
Patients choose Manhattan Dermatology because they provide:
- Board-certified dermatologists with advanced laser expertise
- NYU faculty physicians — all providers are dermatology professors
- Excel V and advanced laser technology for facial veins and redness
- Two convenient NYC locations on Park Avenue and East 36th Street
- Full-spectrum dermatology care, including rosacea treatment and cosmetic services
Frequently Asked Questions
Reveal Clearer Skin With Vascular Treatments in NYC
Visible veins and facial redness can be stubborn, but they’re also highly treatable with today’s advanced laser technology. Vascular treatments like Excel V can reduce telangiectasia and spider veins safely, giving you clearer skin and a more even complexion without surgery.
If you’re ready to explore your options, Manhattan Dermatology offers expert vascular care in New York City. Call (212) 683-6073 or (212) 683-6073 to get started.