How to Get Rid of Broken Capillaries
Broken capillaries are one of the most common skin concerns we see at Yang Medical Beauty on the Gold Coast. They are frustrating, they are persistent and they are almost impossible to cover or treat with skincare alone.
The good news is that effective treatment is available, and Yang Medical Beauty is the Gold Coast’s only clinic offering the Derma V Laser, one of the most advanced vascular laser treatments for broken capillaries available today.
What Are Broken Capillaries?
Broken capillaries, also known as spider veins or telangiectasia, are small, dilated blood vessels that have become visible close to the skin’s surface. They typically appear as fine red, pink or purple lines most commonly across the nose, cheeks and chin.
Despite the name, broken capillaries are not actually broken. They are blood vessels that have permanently dilated and lost their ability to contract, making them visible through the skin.
What Causes Broken Capillaries?
Several factors can cause or worsen broken capillaries:
Sun exposure: UV damage weakens blood vessel walls over time, making them more prone to dilation. This is particularly relevant on the Gold Coast given the region’s high UV index.
Genetics: a family history of broken capillaries or rosacea increases your likelihood of developing them.
Temperature extremes: repeated flushing from heat, cold, hot showers or vigorous exercise can cause capillaries to permanently dilate over time.
Ageing: as the skin thins with age, blood vessels become more visible close to the surface.
Hormonal changes: pregnancy and hormonal fluctuations can increase vascular visibility.
Alcohol and spicy food: both cause repeated flushing that can contribute to permanent capillary dilation over time.
Can Skincare Treat Broken Capillaries?
No. Topical products, no matter how good, cannot reach the blood vessel beneath the skin’s surface. Skincare can support overall skin health and help prevent further damage but it cannot eliminate existing broken capillaries.
Effectively treating broken capillaries requires a treatment that targets the vessel directly, beneath the skin’s surface. This is exactly what laser treatment does.
How the Derma V Laser Treats Broken Capillaries
The Derma V Laser delivers precise laser energy directly to the targeted blood vessel. The vessel absorbs the energy, gradually breaks down and is naturally reabsorbed by the body over the following weeks.
The Derma V uses two wavelengths to target broken capillaries at different depths:
532nm KTP targets superficial capillaries close to the skin’s surface including fine red lines across the nose and cheeks.
1064nm Nd:YAG reaches deeper vascular concerns including more complex or stubborn capillaries.
An integrated cooling system maintains comfort throughout. Most clients describe the experience as well tolerated with minimal discomfort.
What to Expect
Consultation A thorough skin consultation to assess your broken capillaries, discuss your concerns and create a personalised treatment plan.
During Treatment Precise laser energy is delivered to the targeted capillaries. The integrated cooling system supports comfort throughout.
After Treatment Mild redness or sensitivity may occur and typically settles quickly. Some capillaries may appear darker immediately after treatment before gradually fading over the following weeks. This is a normal part of the treatment process.
Results Results develop gradually over a course of 2 to 6 sessions spaced 4 to 6 weeks apart. Individual results may vary.
How to Prevent Broken Capillaries From Returning
Once treated, broken capillaries can return with ongoing UV exposure and lifestyle triggers. Here is how to protect your results:
- Wear SPF 50+ every day without exception
- Avoid prolonged heat exposure including saunas and very hot showers
- Manage rosacea triggers including alcohol, spicy food and stress
- Use medical grade skincare to support skin barrier health
- Book annual review appointments to address any new capillaries early
At Yang Medical Beauty we stock Synergie Skin and iS Clinical, two of Australia’s most trusted medical grade skincare ranges, both of which include formulations suited to sensitive, vascular-prone skin.
Book Your Complimentary Consultation
Ready to do something about your broken capillaries? Book a complimentary consultation at Yang Medical Beauty, the Gold Coast’s only Derma V laser clinic.