Cherry Angioma & Spider Angioma Removal in Stansted Mountfitchet
Not sure if your red spot is a cherry angioma or a spider angioma? Send me a photo on WhatsApp on 07546 096346 and I’ll let you know, free of charge.
Small red spots and spidery red marks on your face or body are incredibly common, and while they’re harmless, they can make you feel self conscious. I remove cherry angiomas and spider angiomas at my private clinic in Stansted Mountfitchet, just a few minutes from Bishop’s Stortford and Stansted Airport. Treatment is quick and precise, most clear in just one session, and there’s very little downtime.
What Are Cherry Angiomas?
Cherry angiomas are small, bright red or purple spots made up of a tiny cluster of blood vessels just under the skin. They can be flat or slightly raised, and range from the size of a pinhead to a few millimetres across. They’re sometimes called Campbell de Morgan spots, cherry spots or senile angiomas.
They most often appear on the chest, stomach, back and arms, and it’s very common to have several of them.
What Causes Cherry Angiomas?
Cherry angiomas become more common as we get older, usually appearing from our 30s onwards, and they often run in families. It’s completely normal for new ones to keep appearing over time. They’re harmless and aren’t linked to any health problems.
What Are Spider Angiomas?
A spider angioma is a small red dot with fine red lines spreading out from it, a bit like a spider’s legs. The central dot is a tiny blood vessel that feeds the smaller vessels around it. They’re also known as spider naevi or spider veins.
They most often appear on the face, especially the cheeks and nose, as well as the neck, chest and upper body. If you press gently on the centre, the red lines usually fade, then return when you let go.
What Causes Spider Angiomas?
Spider angiomas are very common and can appear at any age. They’re linked to changes in hormones, so they often appear during pregnancy or while taking the contraceptive pill. Sun exposure and minor skin injuries can also play a part.
Having one or two is very normal. If lots of spider angiomas appear suddenly, it’s a good idea to see your GP to rule out any underlying cause.
How I Remove Cherry Angiomas and Spider Angiomas
I remove both with electrocautery. I use a very fine probe with a mild electrical current to treat each angioma precisely, sealing the tiny blood vessels as I go, so there’s no bleeding. It’s quick, accurate and gentle on the surrounding skin.
For a cherry angioma, I treat the whole spot until it’s sealed. For a spider angioma, I treat the central feeding vessel, which causes the fine red lines around it to fade away.
CryoPen: An Alternative for Cherry Angiomas
If electrocautery isn’t suitable for you, for example if you have a pacemaker or another implanted electrical device, I can remove cherry angiomas with CryoPen instead. CryoPen freezes the angioma with a precise jet of nitrous oxide, and it’s also very successful. The price is exactly the same.
Please note, CryoPen isn’t suitable for spider angiomas, as it can’t target the tiny central vessel in the same way. Spider angiomas are treated with electrocautery only.
Does It Hurt?
Most people find treatment very manageable, describing it as a quick, hot pin prick. Each angioma only takes a few seconds to treat. There’s little to no downtime, so you can get straight back to your day.
How Many Treatments Will I Need?
Most cherry angiomas and spider angiomas clear in just one treatment. Occasionally, a larger angioma, or a spider angioma with lots of fine red lines, may need a second session to get the best result. I’ll give you an honest idea of what to expect at your appointment.
What Happens at Your Appointment
Before you even come to the clinic, I’ll ask you to complete a medical history form. This means I already know which treatment suits you before you arrive, so I never waste your time. At your appointment, I’ll take a close look at your skin, confirm what we’re treating and talk you through the plan. If anything looks unusual, I’ll ask you to get it checked by your GP before I treat it.
Aftercare and Healing
After treatment, tiny scabs form over the treated areas. Keep them clean and dry, and let them fall off naturally, which usually takes around 7 to 10 days. Avoid makeup directly on treated areas until they’ve healed, and protect your skin with a high factor sun cream. I give every client verbal and written aftercare.
Cherry Angioma & Spider Angioma Removal Prices
I don’t charge per spot. Instead, you pay for treatment time, so you can have as many treated as time allows.
Package 1: £180 for 14 minutes of treatment time
Package 2: £280 for 30 minutes of treatment time
In 14 minutes, I can usually treat over twenty small cherry angiomas, or several spider angiomas. If you have lots, the 30 minute session gives you time to treat them all in one appointment.
A consultation is £25, either in clinic or by WhatsApp video call, and comes off your treatment price if you go ahead.
Cherry Angioma & Spider Angioma FAQs
Are cherry angiomas dangerous?
No, cherry angiomas are benign, which means harmless. However, if a spot bleeds without reason, changes quickly or looks different to your others, please have it checked by your GP.
Are spider angiomas dangerous?
One or two spider angiomas are very common and completely harmless. If lots appear suddenly, it’s worth seeing your GP to rule out any underlying cause.
What’s the difference between a cherry angioma and a spider angioma?
A cherry angioma is a small, round red spot, usually on the body. A spider angioma has a red centre with fine red lines spreading out from it, and is most common on the face. Both are tiny clusters of blood vessels, and both can be removed with electrocautery.
Will they come back after removal?
Once a cherry angioma or spider angioma has been removed, it’s very unlikely to come back in the same spot. New ones can still appear elsewhere over time, especially cherry angiomas, which become more common with age.
Will it leave a mark?
Most treated areas heal very well, leaving little or no visible mark. Following your aftercare and protecting your skin from the sun gives you the best result.
Can you remove spider angiomas on the face and nose?
Yes, the face and nose are the most common areas I treat for spider angiomas. Electrocautery is very precise, which makes it ideal for delicate facial areas.
Can CryoPen be used for spider angiomas?
No. CryoPen is a great option for cherry angiomas if electrocautery isn’t suitable for you, but it isn’t suitable for spider angiomas. These are treated with electrocautery only.
Should I wait if I’m pregnant?
Yes. Spider angiomas often appear during pregnancy and many fade on their own a few months after your baby is born. I’d always recommend waiting until after pregnancy before having any treatment.
Can I wear makeup after treatment?
Please avoid applying makeup directly onto treated areas until any scabs have fallen off and the skin has fully healed.
Do you treat facial thread veins too?
Yes. Thread veins are slightly different, as they’re fine red lines without a central feeding vessel. You can find out more on my facial thread vein removal page.
Do you treat other blemishes?
Yes. I also remove milia and seborrhoeic keratoses. Message me on WhatsApp for details.
Cherry Angioma & Spider Angioma Removal Near Me
My clinic is at Unit 5, The Courtyard, Forest Hall Road, Stansted Mountfitchet, CM24 8TS, with easy parking. I see clients from Stansted Mountfitchet, Bishop’s Stortford, Saffron Walden, Takeley, Elsenham, Great Dunmow, Harlow and across Essex and Hertfordshire.
Cherry Angioma & Spider Angioma Removal Results
Here are some real examples of cherry angiomas and spider angiomas I’ve removed at my clinic in Stansted Mountfitchet. Every client is different, but these give you a good idea of what to expect.
I also offer mole removal, skin tag removal, wart removal, verruca removal, children’s wart and verruca removal, milia removal, seborrhoeic keratosis removal and facial thread vein removal.
Book Your Cherry Angioma or Spider Angioma Removal
Ready to say goodbye to those red spots? Book online or call me on 07546 096346. Have a question first? Message me on WhatsApp and I’ll be happy to help. With over 180 five star reviews, you’re in safe hands.