Vascular Lesion Laser Treatment Stoke-on-Trent Staffordshire

Vascular lesions are visible blood vessels close to the skin's surface, including thread veins, spider veins, broken capillaries, and small areas of facial redness. They commonly appear on the face, particularly around the nose and cheeks, as well as on the legs. Laser treatment using the Lynton Excelight targets the haemoglobin within these vessels, causing them to close and gradually fade from view without damaging the surrounding skin. If you're dealing with facial redness alongside other concerns like uneven tone, dullness, or fine lines, it's also worth considering our IllumiFacial — rather than spot-treating one issue in isolation, it combines a deep cleanse, a medical-grade tri-fruit acid peel, full-face IPL, and specialist serums in a single session, treating the whole face for a more complete result and better overall value.

Most clients see noticeable improvements after 3-6 treatments, typically spaced 4-6 weeks apart, depending on the severity of the acne.

Most clients describe the sensation of the Lynton Excelight as a mild snapping or warming feeling against the skin, similar to a light elastic band flick. It's generally well tolerated without the need for numbing cream, though this can vary depending on the treatment area and individual sensitivity. Any discomfort is brief and subsides quickly once treatment is complete.

The Lynton Excelight can safely treat vascular lesions almost anywhere on the face and body, including the nose, cheeks, chin, chest, and legs. Facial thread veins and broken capillaries are among the most commonly treated, alongside leg veins. If your main concern is facial redness combined with other signs of ageing or dullness, our IllumiFacial treats the whole face in one session — including a deep cleanse, tri-fruit acid peel, full-face IPL, and specialist serums — rather than targeting redness alone, often giving better overall results and value. During your consultation, Charlotte will assess the specific areas of concern and confirm the most suitable treatment.

Side effects are typically mild and short-lived. You may notice some redness or slight swelling in the treated area immediately afterwards, which usually settles within a few hours to a day. Occasionally the treated vessels can appear slightly darker before fading over the following weeks as the body absorbs them. Serious side effects are rare, and Charlotte will provide full aftercare advice to support healing and minimise any risk.

These terms are often used interchangeably and refer to the same thing — small, dilated blood vessels visible beneath the skin's surface. Spider veins and thread veins tend to describe branching patterns commonly seen on the legs and face, while broken capillaries often describes smaller individual red vessels appearing on the nose, cheeks, and chin. All of these can be effectively treated with Lynton Excelight laser therapy. If your broken capillaries are associated with persistent facial redness or flushing, it is also worth discussing whether rosacea laser treatment may be appropriate.

Yes, the Lynton Excelight can treat vascular lesions on both the face and body including the legs. The treatment approach and settings may differ depending on the size and depth of the vessels and the location on the body. During your consultation, Charlotte will assess the lesions and confirm the most appropriate treatment plan for each area.

Thread veins and broken capillaries develop when small blood vessels weaken and dilate permanently under the skin. Causes include genetics, sun exposure over time, rosacea, pregnancy, hormonal changes, prolonged standing, trauma to the skin, and temperature extremes. They are very common and purely cosmetic in most cases. If sun exposure has also caused damage in the form of dark spots or uneven tone, our pigmentation laser treatment can address those concerns at the same time.

Immediately after treatment the treated area may appear slightly red or flushed, and in some cases the vessels may temporarily appear more visible before beginning to fade. This is a normal response. Any redness typically settles within a few hours to 24 hours. Over the following weeks you will notice the treated vessels gradually fading as the body absorbs them.

Laser treatment permanently closes the treated vessels — they will not reopen. However, new vessels can form in the same area over time, particularly if the underlying cause such as sun damage, rosacea, or genetic tendency is still present. Maintenance treatments can address any new vessels that develop. Clients with rosacea as an underlying driver may benefit from a combined approach — find out more on our rosacea laser treatment page.