Vascular Laser is a targeted treatment designed to address visible redness and unwanted blood vessels. At The Clinic by Nurse Georgie, we use the Excel V+ CoolView laser, which delivers precise laser energy to vascular concerns while minimising impact on the surrounding skin.

Vascular Laser may be considered for a range of concerns, including facial redness, rosacea-associated redness and visible vessels, broken capillaries, facial veins, spider veins, leg veins where clinically appropriate, cherry angiomas, venous lakes, poikiloderma and other visible vascular lesions. A consultation is required to assess the type, depth and size of the vascular concern and determine whether laser treatment is appropriate.

The laser delivers a specific wavelength of light that is absorbed by haemoglobin within the targeted blood vessel. This generates controlled heat within the vessel, allowing the body to gradually clear the treated vessel while protecting the surrounding skin.

CoolView Vascular Laser is used to precisely target individual vessels and vascular lesions, whereas Laser Genesis gently heats the skin and may be used more broadly to support diffuse redness and overall skin quality. In some treatment plans, the two may be used together.

You may feel a brief warm or snapping sensation as the laser is delivered. The Excel V+ uses integrated cooling to help protect the skin and improve comfort throughout treatment. Most clients find the procedure very manageable.

This varies depending on the vascular concern, its size and depth, the area being treated and your individual response. Some vessels may respond well to a single treatment, while others may require a series of treatments.

Some vascular changes may be noticeable following treatment; however, results continue to develop as the body gradually clears the treated vessels over the following weeks.

Successfully treated vessels may resolve; however, laser treatment cannot prevent new vessels or redness from developing in the future. Genetics, sun exposure, rosacea, hormones and lifestyle factors can all contribute to the development of new vascular concerns.

Vascular Laser may be used as part of a treatment plan for some of the visible vascular features associated with rosacea, such as persistent redness and visible vessels. Rosacea is a chronic condition, so treatment focuses on managing its visible features rather than providing a cure.

Downtime depends on the area and intensity of treatment. Temporary redness, warmth and swelling may occur. Treated vessels can sometimes temporarily appear darker or more noticeable before gradually fading.

No. A comprehensive consultation and skin assessment are required before treatment. Your skin type, medical history, medications, recent sun exposure and the vascular concern being treated will all be considered when determining suitability.

Recent tanning or significant sun exposure may affect your suitability for treatment. It is important to disclose recent sun exposure, fake tan and upcoming holidays during your consultation. Appropriate sun protection is essential before and after laser treatment.

You will be provided with individual pre-treatment instructions. Please advise us of any medications, supplements, medical conditions, recent procedures or changes to your skin before treatment. Avoiding excessive sun exposure and protecting the treatment area with SPF is particularly important.

Personalised aftercare will be provided following your appointment. Generally, we recommend gentle skincare, daily SPF and avoiding excessive heat and sun exposure while the skin settles.

Vascular Laser treatments start from $180. Final pricing depends on the area, number of vessels and extent of the concern being treated and will be discussed during your consultation.