Broken blood vessels, also known as broken capillaries, are a common condition impacting women and men of all ages. The problem is most likely to develop on the face or legs, but broken blood vessels are capable of appearing anywhere on the body. They may look like small red dots or larger purple, blue, or black patches of skin. When it comes to broken blood vessels, New Jersey’s Skin & Laser Center of NJ explains that they usually aren’t noticeable from a distance, but those that appear on the face tend to be more visible. While broken vessels aren’t dangerous, many patients opt for removal due to aesthetic concerns—and removing them may even improve blood flow.
For the most part, broken blood vessels will remain visible without medical intervention, although lightly damaged capillaries may resolve within a few months on their own. For patients interested in removing broken vessels, the skincare team at Skin & Laser Center of NJ offers a variety of treatments that can target what looks like an unwanted vascular issue due to the redness. Choosing the best treatment method depends on the location and size of the broken blood vessels, as well as your general health.
In late 2016 she founded the Skin & Laser Center of NJ, LLC in Mahwah, NJ where she continues to treat her medical and cosmetic patients, and further pursues her interest in laser medicine. Dr. Lieb’s mission is to provide high quality dermatologic care using up-to-date medical information and cutting edge technology in an efficiently run practice. Dr. Lieb is board certified in dermatology, is a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology, a member of the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery, the American Society of Laser Medicine and Surgery, and the New Jersey Dermatologic Society. Dr. Lieb is a Staff Dermatologist at The Valley Hospital in Ridgewood.
Broken blood vessels are very common, and it’s not always possible to avoid developing them. Still, knowing the risk factors is helpful. These are some of the factors that increase a patient’s odds of developing broken blood vessels:
Skin & Laser Center of NJ provides several treatment options for patients. After conducting a visual examination of your skin, a provider will help to develop the best treatment plan for you based on the location and size of your broken blood vessels. One of the most effective methods for removing broken blood vessels is laser therapy with Vbeam® Perfecta or a long-pulsed nd:YAG laser. This technique can be utilized anywhere on the body, requires little downtime, and is typically a lasting solution to unwanted blood vessels.
Sclerotherapy is a popular treatment method for visibly swollen blood vessels on the legs. Injecting a medication directly into the blood vessel causes it to collapse and eventually disappear.
Mandelic acid chemical peels are a facial treatment that can benefit patients with broken blood vessels on the face. By helping to build collagen, peels also improve overall skin health.
Skin & Laser Center of NJ in Ramsey provides a wide range of medical, surgical, and cosmetic services for patients in and around New Jersey. Patients can get diagnosis and treatment for acne, skin cancer (with Mohs surgery), chronic conditions (like psoriasis, rosacea, and eczema), moles, melasma, vitiligo, athlete’s foot, toenail fungus, scabies, contact dermatitis, and more. Cosmetic options include wrinkle-relaxing BOTOX® and Dysport®, dermal fillers like Juvederm® and Restylane®, Kybella® for reducing a double chin, chemical peels, Hydrafacial MD, microneedling, laser hair removal, laser acne treatments, laser scar treatments, laser tattoo removal, CoolSculpting®, laser vein treatments, sclerotherapy, and more.
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