Laser procedures

Capillaries are small blood vessels in the surface layers of the skin that can lose their elasticity and dilate due to various factors. Enlarged blood vessels can appear on the skin in the form of individual red and bluish blood vessels or networks of blood vessels – so-called ‘spider veins’ – on the nose, cheeks and chin, for example, or appear as redness all over the face, including the neck, décolleté and, in fact, almost anywhere on the body.

Constantly reddened facial skin may indicate a medical condition — couperose or rosacea. While couperose is more common on thin, dry and sensitive skin with a smooth surface, in the case of rosacea, the facial skin is extremely sensitive, tight and irritated and pimples and pustules may also appear. Most commonly, rosacea is localised in the central part of the face – cheeks, forehead, nose and chin.

The main causes of enlarged blood vessels and redness are hereditary weakness of the capillaries, climate, lifestyle and hormonal changes in the body. Alternating cold and heat (including in sauna), dry indoor air during the heating season and too much sunlight can contribute to skin irritation and bursting of blood vessels. The elasticity of capillaries is also reduced by eating spicy foods, smoking and alcohol and damage can be caused by wrong skin care as well.

How to remove enlarged blood vessels?

The most effective way to reduce enlarged capillaries is IPL light therapy. The rays of light from an IPL device act only on dilated capillaries, without damaging the surrounding skin and normally functioning blood vessels. Light rays are absorbed by capillaries and cause blood vessels to constrict. Additionally, It stimulates the production of collagen, which strengthens the walls of blood vessels and makes them more resistant to bursting.

We remove individual capillaries, blood vessel networks from the nose, cheeks, chin and forehead as well as diagnosed couperose and rosacea. You may need to see a dermatologist who can identify couperose and rosacea and prescribe treatment. As these skin conditions are chronic in nature, it is often not possible to completely cure them. However, IPL light therapy can help to alleviate the skin changes. A complex approach is recommended for best results. In addition to the procedures performed with the IPL device, lifestyle and proper daily skin care are important.

Before performing the procedure, we recommend consulting a laser treatment specialist regarding the suitability of the procedure and to avoid possible risks and complications. During the consultation, a specialist will make a thorough facial analysis, evaluate the possible results, explain everything related to the treatment and give instructions for proper aftercare at home.