01 — What we help with · Face and eyes

Thread veins, redness and flushing

Spider veins, dilated capillaries, redness that returns with every emotion and every change in temperature — we close them with the Dye-VL and Nd:YAG duo, one of the most capable combinations on the market. At your consultation we will assess whether these are individual vessels or persistent redness across the whole face — and we will select the wavelength and the number of treatments.

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Dye-VL + Nd:YAG duolight and laser in one plan

Individual veins and rednesswavelength matched to you

2 clinicsCity Centre · Mokotów

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02 — What it is

Thread veins and redness — why the face keeps flushing

Visible thread veins (telangiectasia, commonly called spider veins) and redness are the result of permanently dilated, weakened blood vessels just below the surface of the skin. For some people these are single red threads on the sides of the nose or on the cheeks; for others they take the form of diffuse redness that intensifies with emotion, exertion, alcohol or a change in temperature. It is often accompanied by a burning sensation and a feeling of a hot face.

Skin prone to redness tends to be sensitive and reactive, and over time the redness has a tendency to become permanent. The good news is that light and laser can selectively close abnormal vessels without damaging the surrounding skin. At Velvet Skin Clinic we combine two complementary technologies for this purpose — and we match them to whether we are working on a single vessel or on diffuse redness.

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How light closes a vessel

We work on the principle of selective photothermolysis: the energy is absorbed by the haemoglobin inside the vessel, converts into heat and closes it, and the body gradually absorbs the vessel. Dye-VL IPL technology works very well on diffuse redness and on many fine vessels at once, while the Nd:YAG laser suits single, thicker vessels. Where redness is accompanied by rosacea, we add gentle support to the therapy, for example an azelaic acid peel.

03 — Velvet Skin Clinic in numbers

Experience in working with skin prone to redness

2 875treatments for thread veins and redness

8 173clients have trusted Velvet Skin Clinic

75% of clients return for further treatments

2clinics in central Warsaw

We work with a duo of vascular technologies — Dye-VL IPL and the Fotona Nd:YAG laser — which lets us match the method precisely to the type of vessels and the intensity of the redness.

Source: Versum and Booksy reports, as at 31.05.2026 (total treatments performed for thread veins and redness; client numbers and return rates — figures for the whole clinic).

04 — Causes

Where thread veins and redness come from

Predisposition and thin skin

Fair, thin, sensitive skin has weaker vessel walls. The tendency often runs in the family — thread veins appear more easily and earlier.

Aggravating factors

Sun, frost, sudden changes in temperature, alcohol, spicy food, stress and hot baths dilate the vessels and make the redness more permanent.

Rosacea

A chronic skin condition in which redness, thread veins and flushing are the leading signs. It calls for gentle, carefully considered management.

05 — Recognition

Recognise your case

Individual thread veins

Distinct red threads on the nose, cheeks or chin. These respond best to the precise Nd:YAG laser, which closes a specific vessel.

Diffuse redness

Redness covering larger areas of the face and intensifying with emotion. Dye-VL IPL technology comes into its own here.

Redness with rosacea

The redness is accompanied by papules, burning and reactivity. We combine vascular treatments with gentle skincare and an azelaic acid peel.

We assess the type of vascular lesions and the intensity of the redness at your consultation — that determines whether we choose laser, light or a combination of the two.

06 — Consultation

Thread veins or redness that keeps coming back? Book a consultation — we will assess your skin and select the right pair of technologies.

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07 — How we help

A quick comparison

Method	Works best on	Result	Course
Dye-VL (IPL)	diffuse redness, many fine vessels	less redness, an even skin colour	usually a course of 3–5 treatments
Nd:YAG laser	single, thicker vessels	targeted closure of the vessel	1–3 treatments
ClearLift	sensitive skin, no time for downtime	a gentle improvement in skin colour	a course
Azelaic Peel	redness with rosacea	calming of reactive skin	a supporting course

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09 — Why it works

What the research says about lasers and light for thread veins

Laser therapy and IPL are among the best documented methods of reducing redness and telangiectasia. Below are the publications on which we base our choice of technology.

Cochrane review

Rosacea

Lasers and light in rosacea

The Cochrane review “Interventions for rosacea” identifies laser and light as effective methods of reducing redness and telangiectasia.

van Zuuren et al. (Cochrane) · PubMed →

Laser vs IPL

Facial veins

Facial veins: laser or IPL

A split-face study compared a laser with an IPL handpiece in the treatment of facial telangiectasia — both methods significantly reduced the vessels.

Tanghetti, 2012 · PubMed →

Nd:YAG

Vessels

Choosing Nd:YAG laser settings

The paper describes the choice of pulse duration for the 1064 nm Nd:YAG laser in the treatment of telangiectasia — the basis of precise vessel closure.

Parlette et al., 2006 · PubMed →

Informational and educational material — it does not replace a medical consultation. The studies cited concern the methods as a group; results are individual.

10 — How it works in practice

A treatment for thread veins and redness step by step

After analysing your skin we select the technology and the settings. The treatment itself is quick and well tolerated — the sensation is like the flick of an elastic band. Immediately afterwards the skin may look red, and fine vessels may darken briefly before they are absorbed.

Your consultation and analysis

Assessment of the type of vessels and redness, a medical history and the choice of technology.

Preparation

Cleansing of the skin, eye protection and settings matched to your skin phototype.

The light or laser treatment

Selective closure of the vessels with energy — targeted or across a larger area.

The course and the result

The vessels gradually fade; the redness decreases over a course of treatments.

11 — Care and prevention

How to care for skin prone to redness and limit relapses

The treatment closes existing vessels, but the tendency to form them remains. Everyday prevention genuinely slows the appearance of new lesions and keeps redness from becoming permanent.

Sun protection

SPF all year round — the sun is one of the main factors that weaken vessels and intensify redness.

Avoid your triggers

Cut back on hot baths, saunas, spicy food and alcohol; protect your face from frost and wind.

Gentle skincare

No aggressive exfoliation or scrubbing. Products for skin prone to redness strengthen the vessel walls.

No heat right after a treatment

For a few days avoid saunas, intense exercise and sun exposure so that your skin can recover calmly.

Maintenance treatments

Periodic top-up sessions help keep redness and new vessels in check.

Informational and educational material. Detailed recommendations are given by your specialist; results are individual.

12 — Related concerns and therapies

They trusted us

★★★★★

“A great approach to the patient. The treatment was matched to reducing the redness on my face. I am pleased and have nothing to fault. I recommend it.” (translated from Polish)

Artur · 2024review from Booksy

★★★★★

“A wonderfully performed, effective treatment, and the service was as always of the highest standard. Thank you for your attentiveness and care!” (translated from Polish)

Małgorzata · 2026review from Booksy

★★★★★

“High professionalism and a pleasant atmosphere. I recommend it!” (translated from Polish)

Karolina · 2024review from Booksy

14 — Safety

When to take extra care

Vascular treatments are always preceded by a medical history. The main contraindications and situations that call for caution:

a fresh tan and sunbed use

pregnancy and breastfeeding

active infection or cold sores

photosensitising medication and herbs

a tendency to keloid scarring

severe rosacea in a flare — calm it first

If the redness comes with pronounced rosacea symptoms, we deliver part of the therapy in cooperation with a dermatologist.

15 — Questions and answers

Frequently asked questions about thread veins and redness

How can facial thread veins be removed for good?

A light or laser treatment closes the existing vessels and those usually do not come back. Because the tendency to form thread veins remains, however, new ones may appear over time — which is why it is worth supporting the result with prevention and periodic maintenance treatments.

How does a laser differ from IPL for thread veins?

The Nd:YAG laser works precisely and in a targeted way — it is best at closing single, thicker vessels. Dye-VL IPL technology covers a larger area and suits diffuse redness and many fine vessels. We often combine the two methods.

What does a treatment for thread veins feel like?

The sensation is like a gentle flick of an elastic band against the skin and is well tolerated by most people. We increase comfort with cooling. After the treatment the skin may stay red for anything from a few hours to a few days.

How many treatments are needed?

Single vessels sometimes disappear after 1–2 treatments, while diffuse redness usually calls for a course of 3–5 sessions. The exact plan depends on the severity of the lesions and we agree it at your consultation.

Do these treatments help with rosacea?

Yes — laser and light effectively reduce the redness and thread veins that are the leading sign of rosacea. We deliver the therapy gently and combine it with suitable skincare; in more severe cases we work together with a dermatologist.

How much does it cost?

The price depends on the method, the size of the area and the number of treatments. We provide a quote at your consultation, and full rates are available in the price list. The consultation includes a skin analysis.

16 — Who performs the treatments

Treatments are performed by our cosmetologists

Treatments at Velvet Skin Clinic are performed by certified cosmetologists with many years of experience in laser therapy, hi-tech devices and skin care treatments. After a consultation we match the method and the specialist to your skin and your goal.