Is Laser Treatment for Broken Capillaries Permanent?
Laser treatment is an effective method for getting rid of visible broken capillaries, which are caused by age, sun damage, pregnancy, hormonal medication and rosacea. Results are long-lasting, but there are factors to consider. Does this Spark an idea?
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Identification of Broken Capillaries
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Broken capillaries, or broken blood vessels, are enlarged blood vessels visible at the skin's surface, that appear as fine, red veins on the face and other parts of the body.
Types of Laser Treatments
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There are various types of laser treatments to treat broken capillaries, each of which uses a different combination of heat, energy, light, pulse or wavelength. Laser treatments also vary in approach, procedure, recovery time, side effects and risks. Ablative, non-ablative, pulsed dye, infrared and V-beam are some types of laser treatment types.
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Considerations
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By definition, "permanent" means lasting without change in status or condition. No surgeon or treatment can technically guarantee permanent results, since there is no way to know what changes will occur in the skin over time. Broken capillaries can always recur.
Results
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Laser treatments and laser skin resurfacing can diminish existing broken capillaries with "long-lasting" results, according to the Consumer Guide to Plastic Surgery, but pregnancy, hormone replacement therapy, other types of medications, sun exposure, and the natural aging process could cause broken blood vessels at any time after treatment.
Prevention
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The best way to extend the life of laser treatment results and prevent further broken capillaries is to properly care for the skin with a healthy diet and exercise, minimal alcohol intake (depletion of oxygen in the skin causes vessels to rise and break at the skin's surface) and minimal sun exposure. The skin is significantly more sensitive to the sun after laser treatment, so using a strong sunscreen is crucial.
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