Broken veins (telangiectasia) of the face and vascular birthmarks can be unsightly and difficult to conceal. The lasers and intense pulsed light machines target red skin, which arises either because of the presence of dilated surface blood vessels or because of an overall increase in blood supply resulting in a flushed appearance. Small red spots such as cherry angiomas usually disappear with one treatment. More extensive veins on the face usually require additional treatments spaced a month or so apart. Photocoagulation with high-intensity diode laser is an effective treatment for venous lake on the lip.