Broken capillaries treatment

Redness, capillaries and veins maybe inherited, however UV exposure coupled with age, increases the fragility of the blood vessel walls. Queenslanders are especially affected due to the copious amounts of UV radiation. 

Redness usually affects exposed areas on the chest, sides of the neck, and on the face. Commonly affected areas on the face include the cheeks, nose, and the chin.

In some situations a condition known as Rosacea may contribute to both broken capillaries, flushing and redness.

Westside Dermatology has 4 methods of treating broken capillaries and veins. Each method has certain advantages and disadvantages.  Prior to treatments, your Specialist will assess your condition and advise you on what is the best treatment.

• BBL can be used to treat generalised redness and very fine blood vessels.
• ClearScan Laser can be used to treat larger more persistent blood vessels.
• V- Beam laser is best for small – medium vessels, and redness on the chest and neck.
• Sclerotherapy is best for medium to large vessels on the nose, chin, and cheeks.

As a treatment quick guide:

• Blood vessels on the nose- best with V- Beam laser
• Blood vessels on the cheeks and chin- best with V-Beam laser, BBL, Clear Scan
• Redness on the neck and chest- best with V-Beam laser, BBL combination
• The use of a high factor SPF on a daily basis and a simple skin care regime is very important after laser treatments.

More information on Vascular Laser treatments

More information on Sclerotherapy for facial veins

More information on BBL photorejuvenation

In expert hands laser treatments are both effective and safe. The wavelength of light is aimed at the blood vessel walls. All our lasers have in built cooling tips that protect the surrounding skin, whist maximising the treatment energy to the target vessel walls. Treatments are well tolerated, with treatment times ranging from 5 minutes to 15 minutes, depending on the areas treated. Laser treatment is similar to a small rubber band flick on the skin.

Treated areas are slightly red for a few hours, however makeup if desired, can be worn. Treated vessel may darken within a few hours, but fade over days. The majority of blood vessels will fade, although a few may recur, indicating a need for a second treatment.

As a guide:

• Capillaries and veins on the nose, cheeks, chin – one to two treatments
• Redness on the neck and chest- 2-4 treatments
• Rosacea / flushing/ Blushing- 2-3 treatments.
• Birthmarks 3-6 treatments

BBL/ IPL treatment: $370

Vascular laser- Clear Scan – V beam

** Medicare may provide a partial rebate for V Beam or ClearScan Laser. See below for details.

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A Medicare rebate may apply for the treatment of capillaries by V Beam or Clearscan laser.There are certain criteria that must be met to qualify for a  rebate e.g facial/neck capillaries must be visible from 3 metres. An example is for the treatment of broken capillaries/redness on the face; for those qualifying, there is a $117.05 rebate from Medicare for each treatment. Upto 6 treatments can be claimed in one year. Also treatments that attract a Medicare rebate also count towards the Medicare Safety Net. Once the threshold on the Medicare Safety Net is passed, 80% of the out-of-pocket fee is refunded to you by Medicare. Your Dermatologist will inform you whether you qualify for any rebate prior to treatments.

A careful examination by a Specialist Dermatologist is needed prior to the consideration of laser treatment. We pay particular attention to the degree of sun damage, assess and treat any underlying causes such as rosacea, and discuss management options with patients. As we are a specialist group, a referral from your GP is advised to claim from Medicare.

Call Westside Dermatology reception on (07) 3871 3437 to make a booking or to enquire about the referral process.

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Dr Davin S. Lim, Consultant Dermatologist

Broken capillaries, facial veins, and redness of the neck and chest is a common problem in Queensland. Genetic factors play an important role, however sun exposure contributes greatly to this condition- especially around the sides of the neck and chest. Each area responds best to different methods of treatment. V beam pulse dye laser is both comfortable for the patient, and also very effective. One to two treatments are needed for the face, however, for the neck and chest area, 2-4 treatments are advisable. I often combine BBL/ IPL to target this area as well. Patients have little or no downtime with these treatments.

"The facial veins have virtually gone after 2 sessions of V Beam laser. Very happy with the outcome."  Anne R. Toowong

"I had IPL treatment at another cosmetic place- did very little for the veins on my cheeks. After one treatment on the V Beam and the redness has improved out of sight."  Maurice C. Red Hill

"V Beam laser treatment was virtually painless. I was able to go back to work straight after the laser session."  Anne R. Toowong