Removal of Facial Spider Veins in Santa Monica

Kare Plastic Surgery · Los Angeles

Broken Blood Vessels on the Skin

Q: What causes broken blood vessels on the face?

Broken blood vessels on the face, also called telangiectasia or facial spider veins, are caused by chronic sun exposure, rosacea, genetic predisposition, hormonal changes, alcohol use, temperature extremes, and prior skin trauma. Rosacea is one of the most common underlying causes and must be assessed and managed as part of any treatment plan. Dr. Raffy Karamanoukian at Kare Plastic Surgery in Santa Monica evaluates the root cause of facial telangiectasia before laser treatment to ensure the most durable result. Call (310) 998-5533.

Q: What is the Vbeam pulsed dye laser and how does it remove spider veins?

The Vbeam pulsed dye laser delivers a specific wavelength of light that is selectively absorbed by oxyhemoglobin, the red pigment in blood. The laser energy heats the blood vessel wall and collapses it without damaging the surrounding skin. The vessel is then absorbed by the body over several weeks. Dr. Karamanoukian carefully titrates the Vbeam settings for each patient based on skin type, vessel size, and the presence of rosacea, making the treatment safe for sensitive facial skin. Call (310) 998-5533 at Kare Plastic Surgery Santa Monica.

804 7th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90403 · (310) 998-5533

Dr. Raffy Karamanoukian removes broken blood vessels and facial spider veins throughout Los Angeles using Vbeam pulsed dye laser with careful titration for rosacea and all skin types.

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Dr. Raffy Karamanoukian, MD FACS Dual Board-Certified Plastic and Vein Surgeon Kare Plastic Surgery · 804 7th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90403 · (310) 998-5533

Broken Blood Vessels · Spider Veins · Santa Monica

Broken Blood Vessels and Spider Veins on the Face

Broken blood vessels on the face, called telangiectasia or spider veins, appear as small red or purple vessels visible through the skin on the nose, cheeks, and chin. They are caused by sun damage, rosacea, genetics, and chronic skin inflammation. Removing them clears redness, evens skin tone, and in patients with rosacea, reduces the visible flushing that worsens over time without treatment.

Dr. Raffy Karamanoukian is uniquely qualified to treat facial spider veins because he holds dual board certification in both plastic surgery and vein surgery. He performs a complete rosacea and telangiectasia assessment before laser treatment and uses the Vbeam pulsed dye laser with carefully titrated settings for each patient. Call (310) 998-5533.

Vbeam Laser Techniques at Kare Plastic Surgery

Vbeam Pulsed Dye Laser

The Vbeam targets oxyhemoglobin in the blood vessel with a specific wavelength of light, collapsing the vessel wall without damaging surrounding skin. It is the gold standard for facial spider vein and telangiectasia removal.

Careful Laser Titration

Dr. Karamanoukian adjusts Vbeam fluence, pulse duration, and spot size individually for each patient based on vessel size, skin type, and treatment area to maximize clearance while protecting sensitive facial skin.

Rosacea Optimization

Rosacea skin requires lower fluence, longer pulse durations, and cooling to avoid post-treatment redness and purpura. Dr. Karamanoukian tailors every treatment session to the specific subtype and severity of rosacea present.

Dual Board Vein Expertise

As a board-certified vein surgeon and plastic surgeon, Dr. Karamanoukian understands facial vascular anatomy at a level that most laser practitioners do not, allowing precise treatment of vessels on the nose, eyelids, and cheeks.

Kare Plastic Surgery · 804 7th Street, Santa Monica

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Same-week spider vein and broken blood vessel evaluation appointments with Dr. Karamanoukian in Santa Monica.

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Facial Spider Vein Removal at Kare Plastic Surgery

broken blood vessels and telangiectasia on the nose treated at Kare Plastic Surgery Santa Monica by Dr. Raffy Karamanoukian using Vbeam pulsed dye laser

Nose Telangiectasia · Broken Blood Vessels Fine broken vessels on the nose and cheek treated with Vbeam pulsed dye laser at Kare Plastic Surgery Santa Monica. (310) 998-5533.

Complete Assessment of Rosacea and Telangiectasia Causes

Treating broken blood vessels without identifying the underlying cause leads to rapid recurrence. Dr. Karamanoukian evaluates each patient for the full range of telangiectasia triggers before beginning laser treatment.

Cause	How It Leads to Broken Blood Vessels	Assessment Approach
Rosacea	Chronic vascular inflammation causes progressive vessel dilation and telangiectasia formation across the nose and cheeks	Rosacea subtype classification and severity grading before laser settings are selected
Sun Damage	UV radiation weakens vessel walls over time, causing permanent dilation visible through thinned skin	Distribution pattern and patient history of cumulative sun exposure
Genetic Predisposition	Fair-skinned patients with a family history of facial flushing have thinner, more reactive vessels from birth	Family history and Fitzpatrick skin type classification
Hormonal Changes	Estrogen promotes vascular proliferation; pregnancy, oral contraceptives, and menopause can trigger new vessels	Hormonal status review and medication history
Temperature Extremes	Repeated rapid dilation from heat and cold fatigues vessel walls and causes chronic visible dilation	Environmental and occupational exposure history

Frequently Asked Questions

What causes broken blood vessels on the face?

Broken blood vessels on the face are caused by rosacea, chronic sun exposure, genetic predisposition, hormonal changes, and temperature extremes. Rosacea is one of the most common causes and must be evaluated before laser treatment to ensure a durable result. Dr. Karamanoukian at Kare Plastic Surgery performs a complete rosacea and telangiectasia assessment at every consultation. Call (310) 998-5533.

What is the Vbeam pulsed dye laser and how does it remove spider veins?

The Vbeam delivers light at a wavelength selectively absorbed by blood vessel pigment, heating and collapsing the vessel without damaging surrounding skin. The body then absorbs the treated vessel over several weeks. Dr. Karamanoukian carefully adjusts fluence, pulse duration, and cooling for each patient based on skin type and rosacea severity. Call (310) 998-5533.

Who is the best surgeon for facial spider vein removal in Los Angeles?

Dr. Raffy Karamanoukian at Kare Plastic Surgery in Santa Monica holds dual board certification in both plastic surgery and vein surgery, giving him a level of vascular expertise unique among facial laser practitioners in Los Angeles. He uses the Vbeam with individualized settings and conducts a complete rosacea cause assessment before every treatment. Same-week appointments at (310) 998-5533.

Kare Plastic Surgery · Santa Monica · 804 7th Street

Remove Broken Blood Vessels Dr. Karamanoukian

Dual board-certified plastic and vein surgeon Dr. Raffy Karamanoukian removes facial spider veins and broken blood vessels throughout Los Angeles with Vbeam pulsed dye laser and a complete rosacea and telangiectasia evaluation. Same-week appointments available.