What causes prominent enlarged veins or broken capillaries?
Also known as Telangiectasias or broken capillaries, prominent veins result from broken blood vessels becoming visible on the skins surface. They are usually caused by excessive sun exposure, corticosteroid creams, and skin trauma. There are rarer causes that your Cosmetic Physician will assess you for at your complimentary consultation
Can broken capillaries or prominent veins heal on their own?
No, once damaged these veins remain enlarged and visible to the naked eye. These need to be treated with laser therapies. Creams help to treat the underlying cause, but will not remove veins and capillaries already enlarged and damaged.
Can broken capillaries bleed?
Yes, as capillaries enlarge they are prone to rupturing and bleeding. Particularly when exposed to trauma. This is usually seen as a bruise under the skin, or occasionally outright bleeding.
Can broken capillaries and prominent veins fade?
They are unlikely to fade on their own. However, fading or even complete removal is very possible with our gold standard laser technologies.
Are broken capillaries on the face permanent?
If left untreated, yes.
Fortunately, these can be easily removed with our laser therapies.
Are broken capillaries rosacea?
Yes. Rosacea can cause larger visible broken capillaries, along with smaller prominent capillaries that can present as a diffuse redness across the usual rosacea prone areas (chin, cheeks, forehead and nose)
Are broken capillaries common?
Yes. Most people at some point in their life will have at least one visible broken capillary or prominent vein.
Are broken capillaries the same as spider veins?
Yes. Spider veins are a form of broken capillary.
Are telangiectasia broken capillaries?
Yes. There are many terms to describe dilated veins and capillaries. They include:
- Spider veins
- Broken capillaries
- Telangiectasiea
- Spider Nevi (usually has a specific cause)
- Prominent veins