Spider Veins are common — and treatable.

Spider veins, medically called telangiectasia, form when the walls of tiny surface blood vessels weaken and stay permanently dilated, so the blood inside them becomes visible as fine red, blue, or purple lines. The biggest factor is genetics — a family tendency toward fragile, easily dilated capillaries. On top of that, sun exposure, natural ageing and thinning skin, hormonal changes, rosacea, alcohol, and repeated facial flushing all contribute. In Greater Montreal, harsh cold-to-warm temperature swings — going from a freezing street into a heated room — repeatedly stress facial vessels and can accelerate broken capillaries around the nose and cheeks.

For facial spider veins, broken capillaries, and diffuse redness, vascular laser is the gold-standard, needle-free treatment. The laser delivers light that is absorbed by the blood inside the vessel, heating and collapsing the capillary so your body absorbs it and the visible vein fades. It is precise enough to target individual thread veins and versatile enough to calm broader, rosacea-type redness. At New Age Spa we focus on vascular laser, supported by calming LED and barrier-strengthening protocols for reactive skin. At your free consultation, our certified estheticians map your vessels and confirm exactly which approach — and how many sessions — your skin needs.

It depends on the size, number, and depth of your vessels. Individual, well-defined facial thread veins and broken capillaries often clear in just 1 to 3 vascular-laser sessions, with some small vessels disappearing immediately after a single treatment. Diffuse redness and rosacea-type flushing usually need a short series — typically 3 to 5 sessions spaced about 4 to 6 weeks apart — with results building progressively. We always map out a realistic, personalized schedule at your free consultation so you know exactly what to expect before you begin.

Vascular laser has very little downtime. Right after treatment the area is usually slightly pink or warm, similar to a mild sunburn, and that settles within a few hours to a day or two. Treated vessels may briefly darken or look slightly bruised before they are absorbed and fade. Most clients return to normal activities the same day. The one non-negotiable afterward is sun protection — freshly treated skin is more UV-sensitive and new vessels can form without daily broad-spectrum SPF 30+. We give every client a clear, simple aftercare plan.

Laser clears the vessels you have now, but because spider veins are largely genetic, new ones can develop over time — so prevention matters. The most effective habits are daily broad-spectrum SPF 30+ worn year-round (including winter), protecting your face from extreme cold-to-warm swings, and limiting known triggers like excess alcohol, very hot showers, and spicy foods if you flush easily. A gentle, barrier-supporting routine and managing rosacea help too. We build a simple prevention and maintenance plan into every spider-vein program so your results last as long as possible.

Many small thread veins disappear immediately or within a week or two as the treated vessel is absorbed, with continued clearing over a full series for larger or more numerous veins. A vessel that has been collapsed by the laser does not come back — but your skin is never immune to forming new spider veins, since the tendency is genetic. Without ongoing sun protection and trigger management, fresh vessels can appear over time. With consistent SPF and occasional maintenance sessions, results are long-lasting. Your esthetician will recommend a maintenance cadence to keep your skin clear and calm.

Avoid Sun & Tanning

Keep skin out of direct sun and avoid tanning for at least a week before. Vascular laser cannot be performed safely on recently tanned or sun-stressed skin.

Pause Strong Actives

Stop retinoids, AHAs/BHAs, and strong exfoliating actives for 5 to 7 days beforehand so your skin is calm and the vessels respond cleanly.

Skip Waxing & Hair Removal

No waxing, threading, or hair removal on the treatment area for 5 to 7 days before, to prevent irritation and uneven results.

Tell Us Your History

Let us know about cold sores, rosacea flares, recent procedures, medications, or pregnancy so we can confirm the safest treatment for you.

Apply SPF 30+ Every Day

This is the most important step. Freshly treated skin is more UV-sensitive, and sun exposure can encourage new vessels — use broad-spectrum SPF 30+ daily and reapply, year-round.

Let Vessels Fade Naturally

Treated veins may briefly darken or look slightly bruised before they are absorbed. Don't rub or pick — let everything settle and fade on its own.

Keep It Cool & Gentle

Avoid hot showers, saunas, intense workouts, and very spicy food for 24 to 48 hours, as heat and flushing can dilate vessels while skin recovers.

Soothe & Protect the Barrier

Use only the gentle, hydrating products we recommend and avoid retinoids, acids, and scrubs until your skin has fully recovered.

Most adults with facial thread veins, broken capillaries around the nose and cheeks, diffuse redness, or rosacea-type ruddiness are excellent candidates for vascular laser. With the right settings and conservative, melanin-safe protocols, spider veins can be treated on a wide range of skin types and tones. Treatment may be postponed for active cold sores, broken or sunburned skin, an active rosacea flare, recent oral acne therapy, or pregnancy — your esthetician will confirm what's safe for you during your free consultation.

Yes — and they often work best together. Vascular laser clears the visible vessels and calms redness, while soothing advanced facials and LED support the skin barrier so it flushes less between sessions. If you also have sun spots or uneven tone, the same laser platform used for laser skin rejuvenation can address pigment in a separate, planned session. Your esthetician will sequence everything safely so treatments complement rather than over-stress your skin.