Complaint · Red veins on the cheeks
Red veins on the cheeks? These are the most common causes.
Visible, individual vessels on the cheeks can have different causes. Below you will find the most frequent ones and which treatment suits each.
Possible causes
Which of these do you recognise?
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The most common term
Couperose is the most widely used term for visible, dilated vessels specifically on the cheeks.
Go to Couperose →The medical term
Telangiectasia is the precise medical term for the same condition.
Go to Telangiectasia →Redness with bumps or pustules
Persistent redness on the cheeks, combined with bumps — this may indicate rosacea.
Go to Rosacea →Frequently asked questions
What causes red veins on the cheeks?＋
Red veins on the cheeks are most commonly called couperose — the medical term is telangiectasia. When bumps are also present, it may be rosacea.
Is couperose on the cheeks different from elsewhere on the face?＋
Not essentially — the underlying mechanism is the same, but the cheeks are the most common location for couperose.
Can red veins on the cheeks be treated?＋
Yes — with a non-invasive laser treatment, red veins on the cheeks can be effectively reduced.
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Book a free consultation — together we will identify the cause and the best treatment plan.