Broken Capillaries & Veins
Broken capillaries and veins, medically referred to as telangiectasia, are small, dilated blood vessels that commonly appear on the nose, cheeks and chin, especially in individuals with thin, sensitive skin. These capillaries are not technically broken but are weakened or experiencing blood flow irregularites, causing them to dilate and form small, red networks resembling a spider’s web.
How To Treat Broken Capillaries And Veins?
Our team of Doctors and Nurses utilise laser technology to treat broken capillaries and veins in the form of Excel V. This vascular laser treats a broad range of vascular lesions including tiny spider veins.
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Excel V treats these conditions by administering a unique high-power green laser that is absorbed by the abnormal blood vessels in the skin. After a thorough consultation, your doctor or nurse will advise you on the appropriate treatment, number of sessions, and treatment aftercare to achieve optimal results.
During your laser treatment, a cooled treatment tip is applied to your skin to protect it and provide additional comfort. This face vein treatment takes 15 minutes to an hour in total. You will typically notice results after 1 to 3 sessions. Our practitioners will conduct a comprehensive facial exam during your initial consultation. If they determine your suitability for this treatment, they will provide you with a customised treatment plan to suit your needs.
Most patients experience minimal side effects post-treatment, including redness, bruising or mild swelling at the treatment site. These symptoms will typically resolve on their own a few days post-treatment. Our Registered Medical Practitioners will inform you of the necessary before-and-aftercare measures you should take and provide you with documentation to reference.
This non-ablative laser therapy activates the skin’s natural processes to help reduce the effects of ageing and sun exposure. Its micro-pulses of laser energy penetrate deep skin layers, combining the heating of microvasculature with gentle dermal heating to trigger collagen remodelling, improving the appearance of facial redness, enlarged pores and overall skin quality. A single session of this laser treatment emits up to 10,000 pulses to prompt the process of skin repair and restoration. Boosting the skin’s collagen production improves skin texture, diminishes the appearance of broken capillaries and veins over time, and results in a reduction in fine lines and wrinkles.
During the treatment, you can expect to feel your skin’s surface warming and mild pinkness post-treatment, which should alleviate within a few hours. This procedure takes around 45 minutes and is typically completed in 1 to 3 sessions. Our dedicated practitioners will advise you of the necessary aftercare measures to take.
FAQ’S
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Broken capillaries are treated with targeted vascular lasers that collapse visible vessels while preserving surrounding skin, allowing for minimal downtime.
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Yes. Vascular lasers are very effective and often show noticeable improvement after just one or two sessions.
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Clients may feel a quick warm snap (similar to laser hair removal), but discomfort is minimal and brief.
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Some cases clear in one session, while more stubborn vessels may need two or three treatments.
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