SKIN CONCERNS
Thread veins and broken capillaries in Cirencester
Facial thread veins are small dilated blood vessels visible near the surface of the skin, most often around the nostrils and across the cheeks. At ALBA Skin & Beauty Clinic in Cirencester they are treated with IPL photofacial, which targets the vessel directly. Most people need two to three sessions.
What is it
Fine red or purple lines, sometimes called broken capillaries or spider veins, most visible on the nose, nostril creases and cheeks. They are dilated rather than broken, despite the name.
What causes it
Genetics and fair skin are the main factors, alongside years of sun exposure, cold weather, outdoor work and alcohol. They are also common alongside rosacea, and pregnancy can trigger them.
What usually helps
IPL photofacial delivers light absorbed by the blood in the vessel, collapsing it so the body clears it. Larger individual vessels sometimes need a second pass. Results are visible within a couple of weeks of each session.
What won’t help
Topical products. Nothing applied to the surface reaches a dilated vessel, regardless of the marketing on the packaging.
FAQs
Do thread veins come back after treatment?
Does IPL hurt on thread veins?
Do I need a patch test?
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