Those tiny red lines around the nose, cheeks, chin, or other areas of the face are commonly referred to as broken capillaries. You may also hear them called facial veins or telangiectasias.
They can become more noticeable due to genetics, sun exposure, aging, rosacea, environmental factors, or simply because the vessels have become more visible over time.
What Can Help Broken Capillaries?
Certain light-based treatments can target visible redness and superficial vascular concerns, helping reduce their appearance in appropriate candidates.
IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) is one option we may recommend depending on the type, location, and appearance of the vessels. Because redness can have several different causes, your provider will first determine whether what you’re seeing is likely to respond to treatment.
Treatment options may include:
It’s also important to know that new vessels can develop over time, so treatment doesn’t necessarily prevent future broken capillaries from appearing.
Not sure where to start? Book a consultation and we’ll help determine which options make the most sense for your skin.
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