Facial Capillaries

Facial capillaries or broken/dilated capillaries are characterised as red thread like lines located most commonly on the nose, cheeks, chin and to a lesser extent on the decolletage.  Dilated capillaries can be prominent and singular as seen in the nostril area, or diffuse, where multiple smaller capillaries give a red or flushed appearance to the skin.

Dilated capillaries can occur due to a number of reasons such as genetic disposition, excessive sun exposure, pregnancy or other hormonal changes, temperature extremes, and frequent pressure or friction i.e. wearing glasses.  A dilated capillary has lost the elasticity of it’s capillary wall and the ability to circulate and pump blood through it’s passage.  As a result blood will tend to accumulate within the passage and become visible at the skin’s surface.

Evolution Laser Clinic offers a variety of non-invasive treatments to reduce the appearance of facial capillaries, which also provide an added benefit of strengthening and improving the overall appearance of the skin:

• GentleYAG (for dark skin types) - 1064nm medical grade Nd:YAG laser, requires no downtime
• RevLite Laser - Q-switched Nd:YAG laser that stimulates the production of collagen and elastin, and corrects various skin concerns, requires no downtime