Visible blood vessels on the face can develop from rosacea, sun exposure, genetics, or skin irritation.
Once they appear, they can leave the skin looking red, uneven, or irritated. At Roy Geronemus, MD, physicians Dr. Roy Geronemus and Dr. David Hashemi can address these concerns with a laser treatment, but the right laser depends on the type of vessel.
Our physicians choose from several vascular lasers based on the specific concerns. If a patient is looking for a clinic to provide broken blood vessel laser treatment in NYC, variety is important.
Our Laser Options
Let’s take a closer look at some of the laser treatments we can use to address discoloration stemming from damaged or broken blood vessels.
Nd:YAG and KTP lasers
An Nd:YAG laser is a laser that uses a crystal called neodymium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet as its active material. This laser has a 1064 nm wavelength, which reaches deeper into the skin than some other vascular lasers, making it an effective choice for when broken blood vessels sit beneath the surface.
At Roy Geronemus, MD, we offer multiple Nd:YAG lasers. The ClearV targets deeper vessels, blue veins, and reticular veins, while Excel V adds KTP capability for more superficial vessels and facial redness.
Vbeam
At Roy Geronemus, MD, Dr. Geronemus and Dr. Hashemi use Vbeam PRO and Vbeam Prima pulsed dye lasers to target broken capillaries, facial veins, hemangiomas, and other visible vascular lesions. If the face looks flushed or marked by fine red vessels, the Vbeam may be the ideal solution.
Heroic BBL
Heroic BBL is an effective choice when broken blood vessels appear alongside broader redness, blotchiness, or uneven tone. It uses light-based energy to calm facial redness, reduce vascular color, and improve clarity without fully resurfacing the skin. That can be useful when skin concerns do not manifest as a single isolated vessel, but a wider pattern of redness across the face.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I treat all broken blood vessels with the same laser?
No. Surface capillaries, deep facial vessels, and diffuse redness respond differently to different treatments. Dr. Geronemus or Dr. David Hashemi chooses the laser based on depth, color, and pattern.
Can Heroic BBL treat broken blood vessels by itself?
It can help when vessels appear with diffuse redness or broader visible color change. It is less targeted than a vessel-specific laser, but it can be useful for the right patient.
Will I need more than one treatment?
Possibly. The number of treatments depends on the size of the vessels, the amount of redness, and how the skin responds.
Start With the Right Evaluation
If you are considering broken blood vessel laser treatment in NYC, the next step is an evaluation with a physician.
Dr. Roy Geronemus or Dr. David Hashemi can examine the vessels directly, determine whether they are superficial, deeper, or more diffuse, and recommend a laser that best matches the concern. But those are far from the only treatments we offer.
Use our free treatment builder to explore other aesthetic treatments, like UltraClear or the Erbium laser. Request an appointment to meet with Dr. Roy Geronemus or Dr. David Hashemi and learn more about your options.
