Small visible vessels and spider veins
Small visible surface vessels are often called telangiectasias or spider veins. Ask about assessment for laser options; suitability depends on the vessel, skin type, area and your health history.
This is different from care for poor circulation, a blood clot or larger varicose veins. Those concerns may require medical or vascular assessment. The consultation should cover alternatives, possible discomfort, bruising, burns, pigment changes, repeat visits and aftercare.
When booking: tell us where the vessels are and whether there is pain, swelling or skin breakdown. New one-sided leg swelling, especially with pain, needs urgent medical assessment rather than a cosmetic laser booking.
What to discuss at the consultation
Ask whether the vessel can be treated with the clinic’s device, whether another professional should assess it, and what alternatives exist. Discuss expected healing, sun protection, skin-colour changes, possible repeat sessions and total costs. Do not book laser to treat unexplained leg swelling or circulation symptoms.
Questions to ask before treatment
- What diagnosis explains my concern, and is laser appropriate?
- What are the alternatives, likely benefits and risks for me?
- How many visits might I need, what will each cost, and when will we review progress?
- What should I do before and after the appointment?
Share your medicines, allergies, pregnancy, diabetes, reduced feeling, circulation concerns and previous treatment reactions. Do not stop medicines or apply numbing cream unless your treating clinician directs you.
Patient guide updated October 4, 2026. Read the supporting source.