Venous Lake
A venous lake forms when small veins become dilated and blood pools within them. While benign and painless, they may gradually enlarge over time, and treatment can safely reduce or eliminate the lesion for cosmetic improvement.
How We Approach Venous Lake
Evaluation focuses on confirming the diagnosis and assessing the lesion’s size, depth, and location. Because venous lakes are benign, treatment is typically elective and performed for cosmetic reasons or if the lesion is prone to bleeding.
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Examine the lesion to confirm vascular origin2
Discuss treatment expectations and cosmetic goals3
Perform targeted laser treatment4
Provide aftercare guidance and monitor healing
Frequently Asked Questions
Venous lakes develop when small veins near the surface of the skin become dilated. Chronic sun exposure and age-related changes in blood vessel walls are believed to contribute to their formation.
Venous lakes typically do not resolve without treatment. They may remain stable or gradually enlarge over time.
Yes, some venous lakes can slowly increase in size.
No. A venous lake is a benign vascular lesion and is not a form of skin cancer.
Treatment options include vascular laser therapy, such as ExcelV, which targets and collapses the dilated blood vessel while preserving surrounding skin. Book your consultation with us to learn more.