How to Remove Blue Veins in the Face
- 1). Visit a dermatologist. The first step in treating your veins is having a doctor evaluate them and determine the safest course of treatment. Your doctor will choose a treatment based on your skin type, the size of your veins, their placement and how many you have on your face.
- 2). Understand your options. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, laser therapy, pulsed light therapy and electrodessication are the most common treatments for blue veins on your face. With both laser treatment and pulsed light therapy, the hemoglobin in your veins absorbs the light from laser or pulsed light, which destroys the vein. Electrodessication involves using an electrical current to destroy the vein.
- 3). Consider prevention. Although doctors do not fully understand why some people develop blue veins, the dermatology academy recommends maintaining a healthy weight and using sunscreen to help prevent blue veins from coming back and new veins from developing. Hormone replacement therapy and birth control pills may also play a role. Your dermatologist can help you develop a plan to help prevent blue veins in the future.
