Expectations of Capillary Treatments

Before the IPL treatment for capillaries and facial veins, the client is diagnosed and asked a few questions in regards to their skin and its condition. Protective eyewear must be worn by the patient and specialist due to the brightness of the Intense Pulse Light (IPL). During the treatment, our specialist will apply a smooth, glass surface of the IPL handpiece to the skin. Light is then delivered to the skin surface and areas affected by facial veins and capillaries in precise pulses that are typically pain free. Once IPL treatment is completed, clients may feel a little heat on the surface of the treated area and some redness which can last up to 2 hours. However, clients are able to resume normal activities shortly after after treatment.

Causes of Capillaries

Causes

Most facial veins and capillaries are caused by environmental factors such as sun and wind damage. However, there may also be a genetic predisposition to the problem. Men are often concerned that facial veins give the impression they drink excessive amounts of alcohol. Whilst alcohol does not cause the facial veins or capillaries to appear, it can contribute to a dilated appearance. Other triggers for facial flushing include coffee, tea, heat, exercise and emotion. Facial Veins and Capillaries can often be attributed to:

• Hereditary Factors
• Chronic sun exposure
• Exposure to wind damage
• Exposure to extreme temperatures

Risk Factors

Although the exact cause of facial veins and capillaries may remain a mystery to each individual, a number of factors can aggravate and cause them to appear more prominently. Some of these include:

• Sun exposure
• Excessive cold weather
• Aging process

Other causes can also be attributed to:

• Hereditary Factors
• Oral Contraception
• Hormone Therapyorem