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How do I Treat Broken Blood Vessels?

Ron Marr
Ron Marr

In terms of serious health concerns, broken blood vessels pose virtually no risk at all. However, their appearance can lead you to feel self-conscious, especially if they occur on the face. These renegade capillaries generally manifest as thin, hairline, paths and patterns colored in hues of red, purple, or blue.

Luckily, thanks to the advent of modern medical treatments, broken blood vessels can often be made to vanish. The two most common methods of treating them are via laser and sclerotherapy. The latter treatment is generally the preferred option.

Laser treatment may be performed to treat broken blood vessels.
Laser treatment may be performed to treat broken blood vessels.

If a dermatologist believes sclerotherapy will be helpful, he or she will first compile a medical history on the patient. Once that is completed, the sclerotherapy procedure is simple and is usually performed in the doctor’s office. In brief, the physician injects a sclerosing solution into the vein itself, causing it to shrink. In a few weeks, the broken blood vessels will dissolve and be absorbed naturally into the body. In most cases, this will cause the broken vessels to disappear.

Makeup may be used to cover broken blood vessels on the face.
Makeup may be used to cover broken blood vessels on the face.

Of course, depending upon the specialty of their practice, different medical practitioners advocate different methods. When utilizing the laser treatment, the light of this specialized instrument is focused on the area where visible veins are present. The strong light removes the broken vessels, and they are absorbed back into the blood stream. Repair by laser is a gradual process, and while a small area of spider veins or broken blood vessels may require only one treatment, a large area could require multiple sessions.

Not matter the course of treatment, both sclerotherapy and laser treatment are safe and effective. Insurance sometimes covers these procedures, but it would be wise for an individual to first check with their provider for details.

Broken blood vessels pose little to no health risk.
Broken blood vessels pose little to no health risk.

Last but not least, should one not have insurance, or if affordability is a factor, there are a few home remedies than can be tried. Some research has shown that, in certain cases, the application of creams containing Vitamin E or Vitamin K can diminish the appearance of broken blood vessels. If all else fails, there is always makeup.

Discussion Comments

anon324394

I have read no messages of pain related to broken blood vessels. I have pain in my left temple area. Is there a solution for this?

anon73783

will it go away? broken blood vessels in the eye.

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    • Laser treatment may be performed to treat broken blood vessels.
      By: Monkey Business
      Laser treatment may be performed to treat broken blood vessels.
    • Makeup may be used to cover broken blood vessels on the face.
      By: Tanouchka
      Makeup may be used to cover broken blood vessels on the face.
    • Broken blood vessels pose little to no health risk.
      By: turhanerbas
      Broken blood vessels pose little to no health risk.
    • Blood vessels allow blood cells to be distributed around the body.
      By: stockshoppe
      Blood vessels allow blood cells to be distributed around the body.
    • There are a number of creams available to treat spider veins, but most are not highly effective.
      By: hriana
      There are a number of creams available to treat spider veins, but most are not highly effective.