Facial telangiectasia and unsightly blood vessels on the face and legs can affect both men and women. This condition can be due to sun damage, smoking, heredity, hormones of other factors. While other treatments exist for these conditions, undesired cosmetic side-effect can occur, such as purpura.

Our Cutera Xeo systems allow customers to treat a wide range of aesthetic vascular conditions, including facial telangiectasias as well as spider veins and reticular leg veins. The adjustable spot size of 3, 5, 7, and 10 mm on the ClearView handpiece allows the practitioner to control the treatment depth to target different sized veins, while the range of pulse duration and fluence ensures effective treatment.

How does Cutera Xeo Vein Therapy work?
Cutera Xeo systems deliver pulses of light enery which cause the blood within the vein to coagulate, eventually destroying the vessel which is later reabsorbed by your body. Blood flow will then be redirected to veins deeper below your skin’s surface, where it should be.

Who can be treated with Cutera Xeo Systems?
Cutera Xeo laser systems feature a unique design and long wavelength that allow them to treat patients of all skin tones. Your physician will advise you if Cutera Xeo Vein Therapy is right for you.

What types of veins can be treated?
Cutera Xeo systems can remove unsightly veins from all parts of the body. Small, facial veins (or “telangiectasia”) can be treated quickly without bruising or complication.

What about blood blisters and port wine stains?
Blood blisters or “hemangiomas” respond very well to Cutera Xeo Vein Therapy, usually with just one treatment. Patients with port wine stains and other vascular lesions who had given up on finding a solution have been overwhelmed by the success of the Cutera Xeo vascular treatments.

How many treatments do I need?
Often, patients find that one or two treatments are sufficient. However, the number of treatments necessary depends on the number, color and size of the vessels being treated.

Do the treatments hurt?
Most patients experience a stinging sensation as the pulses of energy are delivered through the handpiece. Although no local anesthesia or pain medication is typically required, many patients opt to use a topical anesthetic prior to treatment. Following the treatment, the pain is minimal to nonexistent.

What happens after the treatment?
Following your treatment, some redness or bruising may occur. When larger veins are treated, a tan or brownish pigment may persist for a few weeks or months following treatment. Patients who have leg vein treatments may be advised to wear support hose for a short period of time.

What are the possible side effects?
Although many patients report few if any side effect, those most commonly noticed are slight reddening and local swelling of the skin. These effects typically last for less than 24 hours. Some patients may experience small descrete bruising and/or blistering. Both of these side effects are minor and will typically resolve spontaneously in 7-10 days.