Understanding Cherry Angioma Removal withTennessee Vein Center

A cherry angioma is a small, harmless red or purple bump on the skin's surface. It's made up of tiny blood vessels clumped together.

These bumps can vary in size and shape and often appear on the body, mainly on the torso, arms, and shoulders.

Although they're generally harmless, some people choose to remove them for cosmetic reasons, especially if they have a cherry angioma on their face or if they lead to discomfort or frequent bleeding.

Cherry angiomas form due to an overgrowth of blood vessels close to the skin's surface. However, the exact cause for their development remains uncertain. They often appear with age and might be influenced by genetic factors or environmental elements, though the exact triggers are not fully understood.

While the reasons behind their formation aren't clear, cherry angiomas are generally harmless and more common as individuals age.

A thrombosed cherry angioma occurs when a regular cherry angioma experiences clotting within its blood vessels, leading to a darkening or a blackish appearance due to a clot or a small hemorrhage inside the growth.

This condition, often linked to cherry angioma bleeding, might also relate to eruptive cherry angiomas, which are sudden appearances of multiple angiomas.

A darkened or worrisome thrombosed cherry angioma typically isn't a serious health risk. But it's important to have any changes in skin growth, especially if they bleed or suddenly appear in groups (like eruptive cherry angiomas), checked by a healthcare professional. This ensures they're harmless and not a sign of any deeper problems.

When treating cherry angiomas, we provide minimally invasive solutions using Cutera Excel® V and Veinwave™.

These aesthetic treatments focus on the blood vessels beneath the angioma, heating them and causing them to close. A small scab may form at the angioma site as the healing process begins, typically falling off within about a week. Larger or long-standing angiomas might need more than one treatment session to achieve the desired results.

Our goal in cherry angioma removal is to minimize these skin growths with minimal discomfort and a focus on successful outcomes.

For those concerned about vein treatment, addressing any vascular concerns alongside cherry angioma treatment ensures a comprehensive approach to skin and vein health.