Kare Plastic Surgery · Santa Monica Vein Center · Los Angeles
Facial Vein Removal Los Angeles
804 7th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90403 · (310) 998-5533
Dr. Raffy Karamanoukian at Kare Plastic Surgery removes facial spider veins, broken capillaries, and telangiectasias throughout Los Angeles using Vbeam pulsed dye laser and intense pulsed light. Clear results with no downtime.
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Raffy Karamanoukian MD FACSDual Board-Certified Surgeon
Vbeam LaserGold Standard Vein Treatment
(310) 998-5533Same-Week Appointments
Dr. Raffy Karamanoukian, MD FACS Dual Board-Certified Plastic and Vein Surgeon Kare Plastic Surgery · Santa Monica Vein Center · 804 7th Street, Santa Monica · (310) 998-5533
Facial Vein Removal · Los Angeles
Laser Removal of Facial Spider Veins in Los Angeles
Facial spider veins, known medically as telangiectasias, are tiny dilated blood vessels that appear on the surface of the skin as fine red or purple lines. They are most common on the nose, cheeks, and chin and develop from sun damage, rosacea, genetics, aging, and hormonal changes. They are completely benign but many people find them cosmetically bothersome, particularly on prominent areas of the face.
Dr. Raffy Karamanoukian is a dual board-certified plastic surgeon and vein surgeon at Kare Plastic Surgery in Santa Monica. He treats facial spider veins with Vbeam pulsed dye laser, the gold standard for targeted vascular lesion treatment on the face. Vbeam targets the oxyhemoglobin in the blood vessel selectively, heating and closing the vessel without damaging the surrounding skin. Results appear gradually over four to six weeks as the treated vessels fade and are reabsorbed by the body. See our spider vein treatment page. Call (310) 998-5533.
Treatment Options at Kare Plastic Surgery
Vbeam Pulsed Dye Laser
The gold standard for facial vascular lesions. The 595 nm wavelength targets oxyhemoglobin selectively, closing spider veins and telangiectasias without injuring surrounding skin. No downtime. Mild redness for one to three days. Three to five sessions for complete clearance of most facial spider veins. Also treats rosacea-associated diffuse facial redness and broken capillaries.
Intense Pulsed Light (IPL)
A broad-spectrum light device that treats both vascular and pigmented lesions simultaneously. IPL is particularly effective for diffuse facial redness, rosacea, and mild to moderate telangiectasias across a wider treatment zone. It is combined with Vbeam when both redness and brown pigmentation are present on the same area of the face.
Facial Areas Treated
Nose
Cheeks
Chin
Forehead
Facial Spider Vein Removal Before and After · Kare Plastic Surgery
Facial Spider Vein Removal · Before and After · Kare Plastic Surgery Los Angeles Left: visible red spider veins on the nasal alar before treatment. Right: significant clearance of facial telangiectasias after Vbeam laser by Dr. Karamanoukian at Kare Plastic Surgery, Santa Monica. Individual results vary. (310) 998-5533.
Kare Plastic Surgery · Santa Monica Vein Center · 804 7th Street
Clear Your Facial Veins with Dr. Karamanoukian
Same-week Vbeam laser consultations available. No downtime. Call or book online now.
(310) 998-5533
Frequently Asked Questions
What causes facial spider veins?
Facial spider veins develop from sun damage, rosacea, genetics, aging, hormonal changes, and prior facial trauma. They appear on the nose, cheeks, and chin as fine red or purple lines and are benign but cosmetically bothersome. Dr. Karamanoukian at Kare Plastic Surgery treats facial spider veins throughout Los Angeles. Call (310) 998-5533.
Does laser facial vein removal hurt and is there downtime?
Vbeam produces a brief snapping sensation with each pulse. Topical anesthetic cream before treatment reduces discomfort significantly. Mild redness for one to three days is common. Most patients return to normal activity the same day. Results appear over four to six weeks as treated vessels fade. Call (310) 998-5533.
How many Vbeam sessions are needed for facial spider veins?
Most patients need three to five Vbeam sessions spaced four to six weeks apart for complete clearance of facial spider veins. Larger or deeper vessels may need additional sessions. Rosacea-associated diffuse facial redness typically responds more quickly than individual distinct vessels. Call Dr. Karamanoukian at (310) 998-5533 for an evaluation at Kare Plastic Surgery in Los Angeles.
Kare Plastic Surgery · experts in laser therapy for veins
Remove Your Facial Veins with Dr. Karamanoukian
Dr. Raffy Karamanoukian, dual board-certified plastic and vein surgeon at Kare Plastic Surgery, removes facial spider veins and telangiectasias throughout Los Angeles using Vbeam laser and IPL. Same-week consultations available.