WHAT IS IT? WHAT ARE THE CAUSES, SYMPTOMS AND SIGNS?
Broken capillaries are commonly referred to as spider veins or medically known as telangiectasia. These tiny, congealed blood vessels can usually be found on the nose, cheeks and chin and are particularly common in thin, sensitive skins.
Broken Capillaries form when multiple small blood vessels near the surface of the skin dilate. Whilst the capillary is not technically broken, weakness in the vessel wall or an imbalance with blood flow creates the pooling and the appearance of small reddened networks like a spider’s web.
The formation of telangiectasia is often genetic, however external and internal aggressors may include:
- Allergies
- Sun damage
- Medication
- Excessive alcohol consumption
- The consumption of spicy food
- Naturally occurring with age
TREATMENT SOLUTION – PHOTO REJUVENATION
Medical Grade Intense Pulse Light offers an effective solution that minimises and in some cases eliminates the appearance of broken capillaries, causes little discomfort and produces long-lasting results with minimal downtime. The wavelength discharged through the pulse of the laser enables the light to reach targeted capillaries or blood vessels under the skin, collapsing the broken capillaries and veins without harming the outer layers of the skin, whilst also improving the overall appearance of the skin tone out encouraging the production of collagen to thicken out the skin.