Broken capillaries those fine red or purple veins that appear on the cheeks, nose and chin are a very common concern. Unlike temporary redness, they don’t fade on their own, and they tend to multiply over time.
Fortunately, they respond beautifully to laser treatment. Our advanced vascular lasers target the visible vessel precisely, clearing it safely without damaging the surrounding skin often in just one or two quick sessions.
Understanding Broken Capillaries
Broken capillaries (telangiectasia) are tiny blood vessels near the skin’s surface that have become dilated and visible. Once a capillary wall has stretched, it stays visible permanently which is why professional treatment is needed to clear them.
Common Causes
- Sun damage: weakens vessel walls and the skin that supports them
- Rosacea: a common inflammatory condition linked with facial redness and visible vessels
- Temperature extremes: hot showers, saunas, wind and cold exposure
- Genetics: fair, sensitive skin is naturally more prone
- Lifestyle factors: alcohol, spicy food and vigorous exercise can worsen redness
How We Treat Broken Capillaries
Frequently Asked Questions
The laser delivers light energy absorbed by the blood in the vessel, which safely collapses it. The body then naturally clears the vessel away over the following weeks, leaving even-toned skin.
Many individual capillaries clear in 1-2 sessions. More widespread redness or rosacea-related vessels may need a short course of treatments for best results.
Most clients feel brief, snapping warmth during each pulse- very tolerable and over quickly. The area may look slightly flushed for a day or so afterwards.
Treated vessels are gone permanently, but new ones can form over time, especially with sun exposure. Daily SPF and gentle skincare help protect your results.
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