In modern life, the demand for aesthetic procedures is growing, driven by the exposure of one’s image on social media and the desire for facial harmony that is as close as possible to a social ideal. Dilated veins on the face can cause significant aesthetic discomfort. The 1064 nm transdermal laser is effective at eliminating telangiectasias and reticular veins measuring 2-3 mm, although reticular veins may require several sessions for satisfactory results. For larger veins, especially in the forehead region, thermoablation with a 1470-nm laser is recognized for its safety and efficiency. This study reports a case of aesthetic discomfort caused by the frontal branches of the superficial temporal artery in a 72-year-old woman, treated using principles similar to those used for frontal veins. The procedure provided an excellent aesthetic outcome, representing, to the best of our knowledge, the first reported use of this technique for this purpose.
Lima et al. (Wed,) studied this question.