subject: Broken Capillaries Got you down? [print this page] Broken capillaries & spider veins are classified in medical terminology as "telangiectasias". There are many different names associated with these lesions, including "Blood Mole", "Blood Dot" & Cherry Angioma as well as the cosmetic / esthetic term, Couperose Skin". Blood moles resemble a red dot or patch & can appear nearly anywhere on the body. These lesions, as well as the cluster of capillaries under the eye or on the nose, as well as the vessels on the side of the nose, neck or upper chest, can all be classified under the category of vascular blemishes.
Heredity seems to be the most popular theory. It is noted that those with fair skin have a higher incidence of telangiectasia while more olive complexions have fewer problems. Other contributing theories include age, hormones, sun exposure, alcohol consumption and other predisposing medical conditions. Trauma to the skin may also cause telangiectasia to develop.
Whatever their origin, these vascular blemishes can be removed easily & permanently with a device called
VascuTouch.
If you have a predisposition to telangiectasia then a touch-up session once or twice a year can prevent them from becoming more apparent.
Q: How long does the treatment take?
A: Most blemishes are permanently removed in seconds. Depending on the size & number of capillaries, minor conditions can be treated in one 15-minute session.
Q: How many sessions will I need?
A: Larger areas with capillaries in close proximity, such as those commonly found on legs, need to be done in stages so as not to aggravate the skin. The darkest veins are treated first followed by the medium coloured veins and lastly the lightest coloured veins.
