Spider veins — those thin red, blue or purple lines on the legs, cheeks or around the nose — are harmless, but many people dislike how they look and cover them with makeup or long pants. Vein treatment in Springville, UT uses laser energy to fade them.
The laser targets the red in the blood vessel, heating it so the vessel closes and is gradually absorbed by the body. The skin around it is left alone.
When You Need Vein Treatment
Laser vein treatment works best for small spider veins and broken capillaries on the face and legs. Common causes include sun damage, genetics, pregnancy, hormone changes, standing for long periods and aging. Rosacea and Utah’s strong sun often add to facial redness and small vessels.
Larger, bulging, painful or swollen varicose veins are a different problem and may point to an issue with blood flow. Those should be evaluated by a vein specialist, and we will tell you if that’s the right next step.
Good candidates are adults with small, visible red, blue or purple veins who are in good general health. Results are best when you can avoid tanning before and after treatment, so many people schedule vein sessions in the cooler months. If you are pregnant or planning to be, tell your provider, who can tell you whether waiting is the better choice.
Our Vein Treatment Process
At your consultation, your provider examines the veins, asks about your health and medicines, and confirms that laser treatment is the right fit.
During treatment, protective eyewear is worn and the laser is passed over each vein. It feels like a quick snap with some warmth. Small areas take only minutes. Afterward, treated veins may look darker or slightly bruised before they fade over the following weeks.
Many people need more than one session, spaced several weeks apart. Avoid sun on the treated area while it heals, and use sunscreen to protect your results.
After treatment of leg veins, walking is encouraged, and your provider may suggest compression stockings for a short time. Avoid hot baths, hot tubs and heavy exercise for a day or two. For facial vessels, mild redness and swelling usually settle within a few days, and makeup can cover them. New spider veins can appear over time, so some people return for touch-ups. Daily sunscreen helps prevent new facial vessels.
Small spider veins can fade right away, while larger ones may take one to three months to clear.
Vein Treatment Cost in Springville
Cosmetic spider vein treatment is usually self-pay. Cost depends on the area and number of sessions. Your provider will give you the price before you start.
Why Choose Us
Your vein treatment is planned inside a dermatology practice led by Dr. Michael Peterson, who is board-certified in dermatology and dermatopathology. That means any spot that looks unusual is checked before it is treated with light. We use medical-grade devices, tell you the number of sessions and the cost up front, and offer same-day consultations in Springville. Daily Herald readers voted us first in the Best of Utah Valley from 2019 through 2023.
Vein treatment is one of the laser treatments we offer in Springville.