You noticed them one day while getting ready — tiny red, blue, or purple lines spreading across the cheeks, nose, or chin. Facial spider veins often appear gradually, which makes them easy to ignore at first. But once you see them, they’re hard to unsee.
Facial spider veins are common and harmless, but our experts at Advanced Vascular Solutions in Melbourne and Sebastian, Florida, know you don’t have to live with them.
Here’s a closer look at how we help you clear away spider veins with simple, effective, minimally invasive treatments.
Facial spider veins form when small blood vessels near the surface of the skin become dilated. This can occur for many reasons, including genetics, sun exposure, aging, hormonal changes, or conditions such as rosacea.
Repeated flushing, temperature changes, and certain skincare habits can also contribute. Over time, weakened vessel walls remain visible through the skin.
While spider veins aren’t dangerous, they don’t usually fade on their own once they appear.
Many of our patients come to us after months (or years) of trying creams or serums that promise to reduce redness or visible veins. While these products may calm inflammation or improve skin texture, they can’t remove spider veins.
That’s because spider veins are a vascular issue, not a surface skin problem. To truly eliminate them, we need to treat the affected blood vessels directly.
Treating facial veins requires precision. Our vascular specialists understand how blood vessels function and how to treat them safely without damaging surrounding tissue.
We always begin with an evaluation to understand exactly what’s going on with your veins and decide the best course of action.
Modern treatments for facial spider veins are safe, precise, and effective. The most common option is sclerotherapy, which involves injecting a special chemical into your visible spider veins. Over time, the chemical causes the veins to collapse and disappear, and your body naturally reroutes blood flow.
Treatment is quick and typically requires little to no downtime. Most patients notice improvement after one session, though some veins may require additional treatments depending on size and location.
Sclerotherapy can help:
The best part? Treatment sessions are usually brief with minimal discomfort (if any).
We also give you post-treatment instructions, which may include sun protection and gentle skincare for a short period.
Results continue to improve over the weeks following treatment as the body clears the treated vessels.
Facial spider veins can be frustrating, but they’re also very treatable. If makeup, filters, or lighting tricks have become part of your routine, it may be time to explore a long-term solution.
When you’re ready to tackle your spider veins, request an appointment by phone today or send us a message via our website. We’re eager to serve patients in and around Indian River and Brevard counties.
