Broken capillaries
At Telma Medical Skin Clinic, we understand that visible capillaries can affect the appearance of your skin and confidence. Our personalised treatment approach is designed to reduce the appearance of selected visible blood vessels and promote a more even-looking complexion.
What are broken capillaries?
Broken capillaries, medically known as telangiectasia, are small blood vessels near the skin’s surface that become visible as fine red, purple or bluish lines. They commonly appear around the nose, cheeks and chin.
What causes broken capillaries?
Visible capillaries can develop due to sun exposure, ageing, genetics and conditions such as rosacea. Temperature changes, inflammation and repeated flushing may also contribute to their appearance.
Identifying the underlying cause helps determine which treatment may be most suitable for your skin.
Types of redness and visible capillaries we address
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Facial capillaries
Small, visible blood vessels commonly appear around the nose and cheeks, creating persistent areas of redness. Selected vascular laser treatments may help reduce their appearance.
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Rosacea-related redness
Rosacea can cause persistent facial redness, flushing and visible blood vessels. Treatment may help improve the appearance of vascular redness, although rosacea itself is a chronic condition that may require ongoing management.
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Diffuse facial redness
Diffuse redness refers to a more widespread red appearance rather than individual visible vessels. Depending on the cause, selected laser treatments may help improve the appearance of redness.
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Sun-related vascular changes
Long-term sun exposure can contribute to visible blood vessels and changes in skin appearance. Treatment suitability depends on the location, extent and characteristics of the vessels.
Recommended treatments.
Suitability is confirmed in consultation, once your skin has been assessed.
The benefits of professional redness treatments
A personalised treatment plan may help to:
Reduce the appearance of visible facial capillaries.
Improve the appearance of selected vascular redness.
Promote a more even-looking complexion.
Reduce the visibility of redness associated with certain skin conditions.
Improve overall skin appearance with appropriate ongoing skincare.
Results vary depending on the type and extent of visible vessels, skin characteristics and treatment selected. New capillaries may develop over time, and maintenance treatments may be needed.
Assessment comes first.
Book a consultation- Nothing on this page is a diagnosis, and no treatment is recommended before you have been seen.
- Suitability depends on your skin, your history and your medications, which is what the consultation is for.
- If a concern is changing, painful, bleeding or new, have it assessed by a doctor rather than treated cosmetically.