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Options for Broken Capillaries Under the Eyes?

asked 2 years ago by te in denver, co
Latest answer by Ritu Saini, MD
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Tags: under eyes, broken capillaries, thin

Hello, I would like to know what the best options are for broken capillaries under the eyes. I have quite a few small purple ones, plus one larger blue vein that I would like to eradicate with as little downtime as possible.

The problem is, the tissue under my eyes is REALLY thin, and I don't want to damage it in any way (i.e. with too strong of a laser). What are the best recommended options?

2 answers to Options for Broken Capillaries Under the Eyes?

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Laser treatments effective for broken capillaries under the eyes

Various laser treatments are both safe and effective treatments for under eye treatment of broken blood vessels. The pulsed dye laser (PDL) , intense pulsed light (IPL), and Long wave Nd:YAG devices can be used with good results. Because the eye area is very thin, there may be bruising following these treatments. However, often, if treated at lower settings, much of this bruising can be avoided, or at least minimized. Ice and avoidance of aspirin, ibuprofen and other blood-thinning... more
Ritu Saini, MD

New York Dermatologic Surgeon
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Blue veins under eye

Small red veins or telangiectasias under the eye can be treated with a number of lasers. The most commonly used is the pulsed dye laser such as the Vbeam laser. A series of treatments is needed to reduce these small veins. Larger blue veins can also be treated with lasers but a longer wavelength laser such as a 1064 nm neodynium: yag or 755 nm alexandrite. These are very powerful lasers but in experienced hands can be used to eliminate these unsightly vessels. I ask that all my patients be... more
Elizabeth F. Rostan, MD

Charlotte Dermatologist

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