What causes broken capillaries and facial veins?
Rosacea
A common condition that results in flushing, facial redness and broken capillaries or facial veins. Genetics: Family history of visible blood vessels
Sun Damage
UV radiation damages blood vessels and their supporting collagen.
Aging
Thinning skin makes veins more visible.
Temperature Changes and Extremes
Hot showers, along with exposure to very hot or cold and windy environments.
Inappropriate Use of Steroid Creams
Prolonged application can damage the skin.
Medications
Steroid tablets, and some treatments for high blood pressure or heart disease.
Lifestyle Factors
Alcohol, smoking and hot drinks can lead to dilated facial blood vessels.
Genetics
some individuals are predisposed to rosacea and the development of visible veins.
What is the best laser for redness and broken capillaries?
Nd:YAG Laser (available on our Candela Vbeam Prima and Candela Nordlys):
- Best for
Mild cases or isolated vessels.
- How It Works
The long-pulse Nd:YAG laser emits energy at a wavelength selectively absorbed by haemoglobin in the blood. This energy heats the vessels, causing them to collapse. Surface red veins and deeper blue skin veins are effectively targeted.
- Results
Vessels may disappear immediately or fade over several weeks.
A combined Vascular Laser and IPL approach (Candela V Beam Prima Pulse Dye Laser, Candela Nordlys IPL and Nd:YAG)
- Best for
Severe cases or large areas of facial telangiectasias, particularly in rosacea.
- How It Works
- Nd:YAG Laser particularly for targeting prominent including deep blue and purple visible blood vessels.
- Vascular Tailored Settings of Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) where skin is diffusely affected by visible blood vessels.
- Pulse Dye Laser (Candela Vbeam Prima) for bright pink surface blood vessels and/or diffuse fine skin redness or flushing
This treatment layers multiple technologies in one session, including:
- Results
Effectively reduces visible blood vessels, diffuse redness, flushing, which are common problems in those with rosacea.
Radiofrequency (RF) Microneedling (Candela Matrix)
- Best for
General skin redness and rosacea-related capillaries.
- How It Works
Combines radiofrequency energy with microneedling to improve skin texture, reduce redness, and minimize capillaries associated with rosacea.
Rejuran (Polynucleotides)
- Best for
Promotes collagen and vascular remodelling to reduce skin redness.
- How It Works
Often recommended in combination with laser or energy-based treatments, such as Matrix RF microneedling or vascular laser and IPL, for enhanced results.
While all these treatments can have benefits, for personalized recommendations based on your individual assessment, a holistic approach and consideration of potential risks including rare complications is required. A consultation with a dermatologist or aesthetic practitioner at KDAA is best to assess your suitability for treatment and discuss expected outcomes.
Skincare for Redness & Capillary Prevention:
- Niacinamide (B3) improves the skin barrier reducing sensitivity and irritation and helps circulation.
- Skin care needs to be tailored to the cause of skin redness and capillaries. Generally, products designed for sensitive skin should be utilized.
- SPF 50 broad spectrum: An essential.
