Having broken
capillaries (or Red Blotchy patches) on the face & body can make
a person not only self-conscious but unattractive as well.
There are a number of reasons why people develop broken capillaries
on their faces.
The most common
reason considered is due to genetic causes, and other environmental
factors such as too much exposure to sun and extreme cases of
weather. Lifestyle patterns can also serve as causes of broken
capillaries like eating too much spicy foods, consuming high amounts
of alcohol or hot beverages.
For people who are looking for ways of how to get rid
of broken capillaries on the face, here are some tips and
recommendations.
The first and most important tip is to have a check up with a
dermatologist first before doing any preventions or medical
procedures.
A dermatologist can
help in telling the broken capillary case of a person and the exact
ways of how to treat it. Next, after the dermatologist has already
decided the extent of the problem, it will be good to consider having
laser treatments if it is applicable on the case. Laser treatments
are dependent on the depth and length of the capillaries so a good
medical back up is really needed.
If a patient is
looking for ways of how to get rid of broken capillaries on the face
without any medical treatments, then taking medications can shrink
the blood vessels can be an option. There are some over-the-counter
medications available but it still important to follow strictly the
instruction of the dermatologist to prevent having skin irritations.
In using medications, approximately 10 days is needed to notice a
difference if the medication taken is effective.
There are also natural
remedies that can be done help the lessening of
broken capillaries on the face.
Mixing chamomile or
rose oil into a facial mask or moisturiser is said to be effective.
Another recommendation of how to get rid of broken capillaries on the
face is to drink chamomile tea to improve blood circulation.
Using creams that
contain vitamin C can also prevent future breakages of capillaries on
the skin. Even though these procedures may take a long time to
effect, at least it can save you from having additional and costly
appointments with physicians and dermatologists.
Another option that is quite popular these days is IPL Treatmment.
What is IPL Treatment?
IPL (intense
pulsed light) treatments provide a non invasive and a
safe cosmetic treatment to improve the look and feel of your skin.
IPL removes and repairs:
- Pigmented
spots:
freckles, liver spots, age spots and sun damage.
- Nose
and face veins and broken capillaries.
- Signs
of premature aging: uneven skin texture, fine lines
and wrinkles.
- Redness
of Rosacea and other red discolouration of face.
IPL treatments are suitable for the face, neck, decolletage, chest,
hands, forearms, shoulders and legs.
Reasons for Treatment
IPL laser treatment patients range widely in age and skin condition.
Patients with
corrective goals commonly use IPL to reduce skin irregularities
caused by sun damage.
Hyperpigmentation,
the technical term for skin discoloration, appears in the form of age
spots and liver spots. Another form of hyperpigmentation is melasmas,
caused by pregnancy or menopause.
IPL patients also
use the treatment to reduce the appearance of scars, birthmarks, and.
stretch marks. Fine lines and wrinkles can also be diminished with
multiple sessions.
Patients with
younger, less problematic skin, who use treatment as more of a
preventative anti-aging solution, generally seek an overall improved
complexion by way of a more even skin tone, and the radiance of a
"new" layer of skin cells
How it Works
IPL technology enables high-intensity laser beams to emit from a
filtered flashlamp. The beams are filled with plasma energy that is
channeled through the outer layer of the skin (the epidermis) to the
deeper skin layers (the dermis), in order to dissolve and destroy the
unwanted skin cells, and promote the growth of new skin cells in the
targeted area, thereby removing unwanted pigmentation.
Different versions
of IPL technology are designed to target different structures of the
skin, and which version is used depends on the patient's desired
results of the laser treatment.
The most
significant benefit of choosing IPL laser treatment over other forms
of laser treatment is that IPL technology is non-ablative. This means
that the surface of the skin is left undamaged, since the lasers
permeate through the outer skin layer to repair the skin from the
inside out.
Painfulness and Post-Treatment Downtime
It is highly uncommon for an anesthetic to be given
for IPL laser treatment, as the patient experiences very little to no
pain. At most, the lasers produce the feeling of a tiny pinch on the
skin, or a prickling sensation.
IPL patients also
experience no post-treatment downtime, and may return to normal daily
activities directly after treatment.
Results
IPL laser treatment first results in a more even skin tone and
overall improved complexion.
Broken capillaries
and redness due to skin conditions, such as Rosacea, can be resolved
in one or two sessions. The reduction of age spots and liver spots,
as well as hyperpigmentation from melasma, require multiple treatment
sessions, the number depending on the depth of the skin condition.
Diminishing fine
lines and wrinkles by "filling" the skin from the inside
out with new skin cells, after the old "zapped" cells have
been destroyed and replaced, also requires multiple sessions, which
vary in length and quantity.
Scars, birth marks,
and stretch marks are also reduced with continual treatment. All
results are long-term to permanent.
Side Effects
While IPL enthusiasts from the medical side claim that this
technology is safest in the laser treatment field, and has the least
risk of side effects, increased skin irritation is not uncommon to
IPL patients.
Redness, itchiness
and (even if rarely) a stinging sensation in the skin, usually on the
face, are all possible post-treatment side effects.
A definite side
effect of any laser treatment is the skin's increased sensitivity to
UV rays. Those "freshly" exposed cells that give the skin
its younger looking appearance are substantially more prone to sun
damage; therefore, it's even more crucial that the patient apply a
high-strength SPF sunscreen before stepping out of the house.
How to cover Red Blotchy Skin using Make-Up
Whether your redness is from a cold, rosacea, or an irritation you
may want to hide it. Just do it the right way so you don't make the
condition worse.
Use the following steps to help hide the redness the
right way.
To fix the condition with makeup, first thing to
remember is NO
blush or bronzer! No matter how tempting it may be to
use one of these items, don't! It will only intensify the redness or
blotchiness.
Choose to use a beige or yellow toned foundation, no pinks!
Then use a
concealer with a yellow/green base to it. Just make sure that you
blend in the yellow/green based concealer well and apply a little bit
of foundation over it as well. This will even out your skin tone . If
you don't apply it in this way you will have obvious yellow/green
spots left on your face.
Then finish by dusting a light coat of translucent
powder to your face. This sets your makeup and helps to hide the
redness.
|
