Noticing small red, purple or blue veins on your face or legs? Visible veins can develop over time due to genetics, aging, sun exposure and other factors. Although many are harmless, many patients prefer to reduce their appearance.
The Candela GentleMax Pro Plus® can treat certain visible blood vessels, including facial capillaries around the nose and cheeks, diffuse redness and selected spider veins on the legs.
How it works
The laser delivers energy that is absorbed by the blood inside the targeted vessel. This creates controlled heat that closes the vessel, and your body gradually breaks it down and absorbs it, making the vein less noticeable. A built-in cooling spray protects the surrounding skin.
What to expect
- Treatment experience: You may feel a brief snapping or warming sensation as the laser targets each vessel.
- Results: Smaller vessels may fade quickly, while larger ones fade gradually over several weeks.
- Downtime: Temporary redness, swelling, bruising or discoloration can occur.
- Number of treatments: Most patients need about 3 treatments, spaced 4 to 6 weeks apart for the face and 6 to 8 weeks apart for the body. Touch-up treatments may be needed if new vessels appear.
Before and after your treatment
- Avoid sun exposure and self-tanners before and after treatment.
- Arrive with clean skin (no lotion, makeup or oils), and shave your legs before a leg vein treatment.
- Bring support hosiery to leg vein appointments and wear it for at least one week afterward.
- For the first 2 days, avoid hot baths, massage and strenuous activity. Avoid sun on the treated area for one month.
Not all veins can be treated with this laser. Larger, bulging, painful or symptomatic leg veins need a medical evaluation to find the right treatment.
