Unsightly capillaries and broken capillaries can be removed from the face, neck and chest, as well as from the legs, by the use of special lasers and Intense Pulse Light (IPL) Systems or by injections.

The formation of visible capillaries on the face neck and chest is usually brought about by the combination of heredity (family history, fair skin) and sun damage caused by excessive exposure in years past. This is why it is seen more commonly on sun exposed areas such as the face, sides of the neck, and the V-area of the chest in fair skinned individuals (although it may occur in olive-complexioned individuals less commonly) who have a family history of one or both parents with the same or similar.

With the advances in laser and IPL technology, it is now a relatively simple procedure to remove these unwanted vessels making the treatment quicker, more comfortable, and safer.

When a pulse of laser light is applied to the capillaries it will instantly heat them up to a point where the vessel wall is damaged and causes them to close down altogether. The capillary vessels then break down and are absorbed by the body, making them disappear permanently without a trace.

A similar result can be achieved by injection treatment of larger capillaries. However, injection of very fine capillaries is not possible, making laser and IPL treatment the preferred option in most cases, except for the legs where injections still give the best results.

Usually, there is some redness and possibly minimal swelling of the treated area, which may last for a few hours or more than a day, and settling without any residual marks.

Make-up can be worn soon afterwards if required.

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