Redness and Vascular Lasers
Not all redness is the same. Neither is its treatment.
Redness is one of the most common—and most misunderstood—concerns in cosmetic dermatology. Whether caused by rosacea, broken blood vessels, sun damage, birthmarks, surgical scars, or chronic flushing, persistent redness can leave skin looking irritated even when it's healthy.
At SkinMed Institute, we begin every treatment by identifying the diagnosis and the source of your redness. Because different conditions that cause redness require different treatment strategies, accurate diagnosis is just as important as the laser itself.
Using advanced vascular laser technology with the Vbeam Laser, we selectively target abnormal blood vessels while preserving the surrounding skin, gradually restoring a clearer, more even complexion with minimal downtime.
Our Philosophy: Treat the Cause, Not Just the Color.
Beautiful aging isn't about chasing individual wrinkles or replacing every area of volume loss — it's about supporting the biological processes that keep skin healthy, resilient, and structurally strong.
Whenever appropriate, we prioritize treatments that encourage your body to produce its own collagen, creating gradual, natural improvement that complements your anatomy rather than changing it. Our goal isn't simply to help you look younger today — it's to help your skin build strength for tomorrow.
Treatment Options
Every vascular condition is different. During your Aesthetic Assessment & Planning Session, Dr. Sadeghpour determines which technology—or combination of treatments—is best suited to your diagnosis and skin.
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The laser matters. At SkinMed Institute, we use the industry’s two leading gold standards in vascular lasers: the Vbeam Pulsed Dye Laser and the GentleMax Pro Plus as our tools in tackling vascular lesions. These lasers precisely target unwanted blood vessels responsible for facial redness, rosacea, broken capillaries, angiomas, veins, birthmarks and other vascular lesions while minimizing injury to surrounding tissue.
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For many patients, vascular lasers are strategically combined with pigment correction, resurfacing, or collagen-stimulating treatments to improve both redness and overall skin quality.
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Laser therapy is often only one component of treatment. Medical therapy, skincare, lifestyle modifications, and ongoing maintenance may all be incorporated into your personalized plan when appropriate.
At SkinMed Institute we have several laser and energy based devices that can achieve these outcomes including Fraxel Dual, Picoway, and Sofwave.
What Redness & Vascular Lasers Can Improve
Laser treatment can effectively address a wide variety of vascular concerns, including:
Rosacea and persistent facial redness
Facial flushing
Broken capillaries (telangiectasias)
Cherry angiomas
Spider angiomas
Poikiloderma of the neck and chest
Red surgical scars
Vascular birthmarks, including port-wine stains
Venous lakes
Venous malformations
Periorbital or other facial veins
Diffuse sun-induced redness
Depending on the condition being treated, multiple sessions may be recommended to achieve the safest and most durable results.
Our Approach: Precision Through Diagnosis
Successful vascular laser treatment begins long before the laser is activated.
During your Aesthetic Assessment & Planning Session, Dr. Sadeghpour carefully evaluates the type of vascular lesion, the depth and size of the blood vessels, your skin type, medical history, and contributing factors such as rosacea, sun damage, or inflammation.
This thoughtful assessment allows each treatment to be tailored to your individual biology rather than following a standardized protocol. When appropriate, vascular laser therapy is integrated with medical skincare, prescription treatments, collagen-stimulating procedures, or resurfacing lasers to create comprehensive, natural-looking improvement.
Our goal is not simply to reduce redness—but to restore healthier, more resilient skin.
The SkinMed Institute Difference
Expertise That Extends Beyond the Laser
Successful vascular laser treatment requires far more than selecting a device or adjusting its settings. Achieving safe and effective results depends on understanding laser physics, skin biology, wound healing, vascular anatomy, and how different wavelengths interact with blood vessels across diverse skin types.
Every treatment at SkinMed Institute begins with a thoughtful diagnosis—not simply choosing a laser. Dr. Mona Sadeghpour carefully evaluates the underlying cause of your redness, the type and depth of the blood vessels involved, your skin type, and your long-term goals before recommending a personalized treatment plan. This scientific approach helps maximize results while minimizing unnecessary treatments and reducing the risk of complications.
Dr. Mona Sadeghpour's expertise
Dr. Sadeghpour's expertise is built upon years of advanced fellowship training, clinical research, physician education, and national leadership in laser and cosmetic dermatologic surgery. Her experience includes:
America Society of Dermatologic Surgery-accredited fellowship training in laser and cosmetic dermatologic surgery at SkinCare Physicians in Boston, one of the nation's premier laser surgery fellowship programs.
Leadership and frequent lecturing faculty at the premier international society for laser medicine: American Society of Laser Medicine and Surgery (ASLMS), including recent selection as a Program Co-Chair of the Annual Meeting, helping shape national physician education in laser and energy-based medicine.
Nationally recognized research in laser dermatology, including the ASLMS Best of Session Abstract Award and multiple national research honors for advancing cosmetic dermatology.
Invited national speaker and educator on laser surgery, cosmetic dermatology, and evidence-based aesthetic treatments, sharing emerging techniques and best practices with physicians across the country.
Rather than relying on a single device for every concern, SkinMed Institute combines scientific evidence, advanced technology, and individualized treatment planning to select the right laser for the right diagnosis—creating results that are natural, precise, and designed to last.
Schedule Your Aesthetic Assessment & Plan Session
Whether your goal is to reduce rosacea, eliminate broken blood vessels, improve a longstanding birthmarks or restore a more even complexion, treatment begins with understanding the cause—not simply treating the symptom.
Schedule your Aesthetic Assessment & Planning Session to discover how advanced vascular laser therapy can help reveal clearer, healthier-looking skin with results designed to last.