A spider naevus is a central dilated blood vessel with smaller capillaries radiating from it like the legs of a spider. They can be found in isolation or gathered together in clumps such as the cheeks.
Spider Naevi Cause:
The cause of Spider Naevi can be related to physical trauma in the area, hormonal influences, pregnancy, the contraceptive p[ill and lifestyle and hereditary.
Aesthetic Treatment:
A small probe (about the size of an eyelash) will touch the surface of the skin, a slight burst of energy is expelled, and a small sting may be experienced. This procedure will be repeated a number of times. Spider Naeuvs can be stubborn and more than one treatment is often required.
Aesthetic Treatment Aftercare:
Following your treatment you may experience:
- A slight reddening/swelling of the skin in the area.
- Warmth in the area that has been treated.
- Pin dot crusting in the area that has been treated.
- The area treated may feel itchy as it heals.
Following aesthetic treatment ensure you follow the aftercare advice to avoid unwanted reactions or infections:
Normally after 48 hours pin dot crusts may appear to seal the skin and prevent infection. The crusts must not be picked off, as to do so will result in scarring. The crusts or scabs may be indistinguishable and may be felt rather than seen.
Do not touch the treated area and do not under any circumstances remove any crusts that may appear.
Apply aftercare lotion regularly, with clean fresh cotton wool, until the area has completely healed.
Aftercare products recommended use is Witch Hazel Gel for 24-48 hours, followed by 28 days of Aloe Vera Gel. Apply twice a day or as often as required under usual day/night cream. Apres Clear can be substituted for the Witch Hazel and offers additional anti-bacterial properties.
The treatment area can be washed or cleansed, using a gentle soap free/perfume free cleanser. Gently pat the area to avoid dislodging of any crusts.
Avoid activities that will cause dilation of the capillaries, such as exercise, hot baths, hot showers, hot foods, alcohol for a minimum of 48 hours.
Do not fly within the next 48 hours.
Avoid swimming, saunas, steam rooms, facial steaming, facial scrubs, waxing and other beauty
treatments, until the area has completely healed.
Please keep out of UV light as much as possible. Cover up with hats or parasol. The area treated and any areas showing a predisposition to thread views should be protected at all times, particularly in the summer months.
Avoid the possible causes of Spider Naevi, for example, wearing tight fitting glasses, squeezing spots, vigorously blowing the nose.
Avoid using any possible skin sensitisers or irritants such as perfume, fake tan products or perfumed body lotions.
Should you have any concerns regarding your treatment please contact the clinic.