Quick answer: Broken capillaries and spider veins on the face are treated at Bar Beauty Medical, a Registered Nurse led clinic at 46 Fort York Blvd in CityPlace, Toronto, using the Aerolase NeoSkin 1064nm laser. It targets the blood inside the unwanted vessel and collapses it without harming the surrounding skin, and it is one of the few vascular lasers safe for every skin tone. Most small vessels clear in a single session, spot treatments start at $50, and there is no downtime. Every treatment begins with a free consult.
By Basil Russo, Founder, Bar Beauty Medical, 46 Fort York Blvd, CityPlace Toronto.
Clinically reviewed by Jasmine Saggu, RN, Lead Registered Nurse Injector. Reviewed July 2026.
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What are broken capillaries and spider veins?
Broken capillaries are tiny blood vessels near the surface of the skin that have become visible, usually showing up as fine red or purple threads on the cheeks, around the nose, and on the chin. When several of these vessels branch out from a central point, they are called spider veins, or medically, telangiectasias. They are harmless, but they are stubborn, they do not fade with skincare, and they tend to multiply over time rather than disappear on their own.
On the face they are most common where skin is thin and exposed. Cheeks and the sides of the nose take the brunt of Toronto weather, and the flushing that comes with rosacea, wind, sun, and temperature swings gradually leaves permanent visible vessels behind. The good news is that visible facial vessels respond very well to the right laser, and at our downtown clinic that treatment is quick, comfortable, and safe across every complexion.
What causes visible facial veins
Several things push capillaries to the surface, and most patients have more than one cause at play. Sun damage weakens vessel walls over years. Rosacea drives chronic flushing that leaves vessels dilated. Cold, wind, and the hot to cold swings of a Toronto winter are hard on facial skin. Genetics matter, as does thin or fair skin, and so do alcohol, spicy food, and anything else that triggers repeated flushing. Trauma to the skin, even aggressive scrubbing or picking, can break a vessel too.
Because the causes are cumulative, prevention only slows new vessels, it does not clear the ones already showing. Daily sunscreen, gentle skincare, and managing flushing triggers are all worth doing and we will coach you on them. But to actually remove a visible vessel, you need to target and collapse it, and that is a laser job. A professional skin analysis on our Salient analyzer maps what is on the surface and what is developing underneath, so the plan targets what is really there.
How the Aerolase laser clears them
We treat facial vessels primarily with the Aerolase NeoSkin, a 1064nm laser that delivers energy in a 650 microsecond pulse. The light is absorbed by the oxyhemoglobin, the pigment in the blood inside the unwanted vessel, which heats and collapses the vessel while leaving the surrounding skin untouched. Your body then clears the treated vessel naturally over the following days and weeks. The handpiece never has to touch the skin, which keeps the treatment gentle and hygienic.
Most small vessels and spider veins respond in a single session. Larger or more widespread redness can need a short series, and we will tell you honestly at the consult which camp you are in rather than promising one number to everyone. Treatment is fast, often just a few minutes for a small area, and most patients describe the sensation as a quick warm snap. You can read the full breakdown of what the device clears on our vascular lesion treatment page.
Safe for every skin tone
This is the point that matters most and the reason we chose Aerolase. Many traditional vascular lasers, including pulsed dye and KTP systems, work well on light skin but carry a real risk of burns and pigment change on deeper skin tones, Fitzpatrick IV to VI. That risk has kept a lot of people with medium and dark skin from safely treating facial veins at all.
The Aerolase 1064nm wavelength and its ultra short pulse bypass melanin and target hemoglobin selectively, which makes it one of the few vascular lasers genuinely safe across all skin tones. In a diverse city like Toronto that is not a small detail, it is the difference between being treatable and being turned away. The same laser and the same safety profile is why our patients also trust it for rosacea, redness, and pigment concerns.
The vascular concerns we treat
Beyond broken capillaries and spider veins, the Aerolase clears several related vascular concerns. Cherry angiomas, the small bright red raised dots that become more common with age, usually clear in a single session. Spider angiomas, which have a central feeding vessel with thinner vessels radiating out, also respond quickly. Diffuse redness from rosacea improves as the underlying dilated vessels are reduced. We also treat some vascular lesions on the body, not only the face.
Port wine stains, the congenital vascular birthmarks, are a different and longer conversation. They can be improved but they need multiple sessions and honest expectations, and we will never oversell what a laser can do for them. If you are not sure which category your concern falls into, that is exactly what the free consult is for. Sometimes the answer is a vascular laser, sometimes it is a skin tag removal, and sometimes it is simply better daily protection.
What treatment costs in Toronto
Pricing depends on the size of the area being treated. A vascular lesion spot treatment starts at $50, a small area is $300, a medium area is $450, and a large area is $600. Because vessels and redness vary so much from face to face, we quote your exact treatment in writing at the free consult, and the number you see online for booked services is the number you pay at checkout. Everything is transparent on our Toronto price list.
Treating facial veins is cosmetic, so it is not covered by OHIP or private insurance. Affirm financing is available for larger plans, and we accept all major cards, debit, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and e-transfer. A booking deposit holds your appointment and is credited to your treatment or refunded with two days notice.
What to expect during and after
Treatment itself is quick and needs no numbing for most patients. You may notice mild redness or slight warmth in the treated area right afterward, similar to a mild sunburn, and this usually settles within hours to a day. Treated vessels may darken briefly before your body clears them, which is a normal sign the laser did its job. There is essentially no downtime, and most people return to their day immediately, which is why this pairs so easily with a lunch hour or an after work visit.
Aftercare is simple and centred on protection. Strict daily sunscreen is essential, because sun exposure is the fastest way to bring new vessels to the surface and undo careful work. We will ask you to be gentle with the skin for a few days and to avoid heat, intense exercise, and flushing triggers right after treatment. Individual results vary, and for widespread redness we plan a realistic series rather than promising a single visit will erase everything.
Pairing vascular treatment with the rest of your skin plan
Broken capillaries rarely travel alone. Many patients treating facial veins are also dealing with uneven tone, sun damage, or early texture change, and the same Aerolase platform addresses much of that. It is common to combine a vascular session with treatment for pigment or a microneedling series for texture, sequenced so the skin is never overworked. If volume loss or fine lines are also on your mind, we keep those conversations honest and separate, whether that is dermal filler or a hydrating skin booster.
The point is a plan built around your actual skin, not a menu of add ons. We start with the analysis, treat what matters most first, and protect the results with a routine you will actually follow. Nothing is bundled that you do not need, and the consult that starts it all is free.
Getting to Bar Beauty from across Toronto
We are at 46 Fort York Blvd in CityPlace, downtown Toronto, with underground parking and quick access from the Gardiner and Lake Shore. Patients travel to us from across the core and the wider GTA, from Leslieville in the east to Roncesvalles in the west, because a safe vascular laser that works on every skin tone is genuinely hard to find. We are open seven days with late weekday evenings.
If visible veins, facial redness, or little red dots have been bothering you, the honest first step is a look and a plan. Book a free consult and we will tell you exactly what the laser can do for your skin, how many sessions it is likely to take, and what it will cost, all before you commit to anything.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to remove broken capillaries or spider veins in Toronto?
A vascular spot treatment at Bar Beauty Medical starts at $50, with small areas at $300, medium at $450, and large at $600. Your exact treatment is quoted in writing at your free consult, since vessels vary from face to face.
How many sessions will I need?
Most small vessels, spider veins, and cherry angiomas clear in a single session. More widespread redness or larger areas may need a short series, which we map honestly at the consult rather than promising one number for everyone.
Is the laser safe for dark or medium skin tones?
Yes. The Aerolase 1064nm wavelength bypasses melanin and targets the blood in the vessel, which makes it one of the few vascular lasers safe across all Fitzpatrick skin types, including deeper skin tones that many older lasers cannot treat safely.
Does treating facial veins hurt?
Most patients need no numbing and describe each pulse as a quick warm snap. Afterward the area may feel like a mild sunburn for a few hours. It is one of the more comfortable laser treatments we offer.
Is there any downtime?
Essentially none. You may have mild redness or slight warmth for a few hours to a day, and treated vessels may darken briefly before fading. Most people return to their normal day right away.
Will the broken capillaries come back?
A treated vessel is cleared for good, but new vessels can form over time from sun, rosacea, and flushing. Daily sunscreen and managing triggers slows new ones, and occasional touch ups keep results looking clear.
Can you treat rosacea redness and cherry angiomas too?
Yes. The same Aerolase laser reduces the dilated vessels behind rosacea redness and clears cherry angiomas and spider angiomas, usually quickly. We assess your specific concern at the consult and build the plan around it.
Is this covered by OHIP or insurance?
No. Treating facial veins is cosmetic, so it is not covered. We provide clear pricing at your free consult and offer Affirm financing for larger plans.
Ready when you are. If broken capillaries, spider veins, or facial redness have been bothering you, book a free consult at Bar Beauty Medical or call 416-923-1200. We are at 46 Fort York Blvd in CityPlace, open seven days, with a vascular laser that is safe for every skin tone. Book online here.