Therapeutic effect of long-pulsed 1,064-nm Nd:YAG lasers on venous lakes in Korean patients: a case report

Venous lakes are soft, compressible papules typically located in the superficial papillary dermis of sunexposed skin, including that of the face, ears, and lips, contain dilated thin-walled venules and are surrounded by a thin fibrous tissue layer.The primary interventions for treating venous lakes include improving cosmetic appearance and managing bleeding.Laser therapy is favored because of its proven efficacy, safety, and convenience.Long-pulsed 1,064-nm neodymium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet (Nd:YAG) lasers, capable of penetrating tissue depths of 7 to 10 mm, are utilized to target moderately deep and large vessels.This report describes two successful cases of venous lake treatment in Korean patients using long-pulsed Nd:YAG lasers.