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How to treat broken capillaries? (Photo)

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I've got some broken capillaries on my face (mostly my nose, shown in the picture) they are really aggravating! I've had some broken capillaries before but they have faded away on their own in the past,these ones seem more stubborn.ive heard that the only real treatment is lasers, but I have heard that red light therapy, and even "at home" IPLs work (supposedly).Id be open to getting professional lasers, especially if they can just spot laser my nose rather than my whole face, if that's a thing.

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