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Vascular lesions are visible changes in the skin’s blood vessels, appearing as red, purple, or blue marks. They occur when vessels become dilated, damaged, or develop abnormally. While usually harmless, they can be cosmetically bothersome and, in some cases, reflect underlying sun damage or skin inflammation.
Vascular lesions commonly affect the face, neck, chest, and legs. Conditions we frequently treat include angiomas (cherry angiomas), poikiloderma of Civatte (sun-induced redness and mottled pigmentation on the neck and chest), and leg veins/telangiectasia.
These concerns respond exceptionally well to modern vascular lasers such as the VBeam pulsed-dye laser, Excel V+, and other advanced light-based technologies, which safely and precisely target unwanted blood vessels while preserving surrounding skin.
Contributing Factors to Vascular Lesions
Lasers can safely treat a wide range of red or vascular skin concerns, including broken capillaries, rosacea-related redness, cherry angiomas, poikiloderma, leg veins/telangiectasia, port-wine stains, and red scars.
Vascular lasers such as VBeam and Excel V+ target haemoglobin (the red pigment in blood). The laser energy heats and collapses unwanted vessels, allowing the body to naturally clear them over time while preserving surrounding skin.
Most patients need 1–3 sessions, depending on the type, size, depth, and number of vessels. Facial vessels often clear quickly, while leg veins or deeper vessels may require multiple treatments.
The level of discomfort varies depending on the condition being treated.
Most patients describe the sensation as a warm “flick.” To maximise comfort, we offer topical anaesthetic where appropriate and utilise our Zimmer cold air machine, which delivers a continuous stream of cool air to reduce heat and stinging during treatment.
You may experience redness, mild swelling, or temporary darkening of vessels for a few days. Bruising can occur with higher-strength treatments. Makeup can usually be applied the next day, and normal activities can resume immediately.
ACC funding eligibility is determined by the Accident Compensation Corporation on a case-by-case basis. Approval is dependent on injury acceptance, clinical indication, and ACC policy at the time of application. Not all treatments offered at Scars & Lasers are ACC-funded. Private fees may apply for unfunded components of care.
