You've been wondering why those red, tangled capillaries appear on the sides of your nose or cheeks, and if they can be treated, right?

Capillary telangiectasia is a condition where tiny blood vessels beneath the skin become dilated, appearing on the skin's surface as reddish or purplish fine lines.

Blood vessels that are already enlarged and visible may be difficult to eliminate with cosmetics or soothing treatments alone.

The 1064nm long-pulsed telangiectasia laser is a treatment that delivers thermal energy to dilated blood vessels, selectively coagulating them and promoting their gradual absorption, thereby directly reducing visible capillaries. The 1064nm Nd:YAG laser is used for photo-coagulation and hemostasis of vascular lesions, and its applications include telangiectasia and rosacea.

Instead of simply covering up red skin, we directly target the visibly red blood vessels.

What is Capillary Telangiectasia Laser Treatment?

The 1064nm long-pulsed telangiectasia laser is a laser that targets blood vessels, not pigments.

When laser energy delivers heat to dilated blood vessels, the vessel walls are selectively coagulated, blocking blood flow.

Immediately after the procedure, blood vessels may contract or darken in color. Over time, the coagulated vessels are naturally reabsorbed by the body, and the visible capillaries gradually fade.

Red lines fade, and messy-looking skin tone becomes clear.

This is a vascular treatment that directly reduces clearly visible capillaries on the sides of the nose and cheeks.

Why 1064nm Long-Pulse?

The 1064nm wavelength can penetrate relatively deep into the skin, making it useful for targeting thick, dilated blood vessels clearly visible on the sides of the nose or cheeks.

The long-pulsed method involves delivering heat to the blood vessels for a certain period, gradually heating and coagulating the vessel walls.

In comparative studies targeting facial telangiectasia, both 1064nm long-pulsed Nd:YAG and pulsed dye lasers showed improvement effects, with the 1064nm long-pulse showing a greater response, especially in thick and dilated blood vessels.

Ggeuthan Clinic's Capillary Telangiectasia Laser Treatment

Ggeuthan Clinic's telangiectasia laser identifies the location where capillaries are visible, such as the sides of the nose, bridge of the nose, cheeks, and chin, as well as the thickness, color, and depth of the blood vessels, and directly targets them along the vessel's path.

1. Procedure Directly Tracing Visible Capillaries

Capillary telangiectasia often doesn't involve uniformly red skin across the entire area, but rather fine blood vessels extending in various directions.

Instead of indiscriminately treating large red areas, Ggeuthan Clinic identifies the origin point and direction of the blood vessels and treats each visible capillary one by one.

2. Customized Settings According to Vessel Thickness and Depth

Even within the same face, capillaries can vary: thin, bright red vessels; thick, dark vessels; or purplish vessels visible beneath the skin.

Therefore, rather than applying the same output and pulse to all blood vessels, the energy intensity and delivery time must be adjusted according to the vessel's thickness, color, depth, and skin thickness.

At Ggeuthan Clinic, after consultation with the director, we proceed with the treatment by checking the vascular condition of each area. We adjust each setting to deliver sufficient heat to the necessary blood vessels while minimizing unnecessary irritation to the surrounding normal skin.

3. Real-time Feedback Confirming Vascular Response

When appropriate energy is delivered, blood vessels may contract or lighten in color during treatment, and some vessels may temporarily become darker.

Ggeuthan Clinic monitors these vascular responses, reinforcing areas that need more treatment and adjusting to prevent excessive energy overlap on the same area.

Observing the vascular response, precisely treating only as needed.

Delicately refines visible capillaries.

4. Differentiating Between 'Generalized Redness' and 'Visible Capillaries'

Not every instance of facial redness is the same.

Transient redness due to temperature changes or tension, redness caused by dermatitis and inflammation,

Redness appearing with rosacea, and redness where actual visible capillaries are present due to dilated blood vessels, require different treatment approaches.

In particular, the 1064nm long-pulse is strong in treating thick, clearly visible blood vessels on the sides of the nose or cheeks. For faint, widely spread redness or fine superficial blood vessels, other combination treatments may also be necessary.

Ggeuthan Clinic does not simply perform vascular laser treatment just because "the face is red"; we first identify the cause of the redness and the form of the blood vessels.

Capillary Telangiectasia Laser: Key Benefits

Directly targets red capillaries visible on the sides of the nose and cheeks

Selectively coagulates and eliminates dilated blood vessels

Deeply approaches even thick and clear blood vessels

Customized power adjustment according to vessel thickness and depth

A procedure that reduces the blood vessels themselves

Vessels that can be treated around the nose, bridge of the nose, cheeks, and chin

Precise procedure following the direction of the blood vessels

A vessel-focused approach, different from pigment lasers

Can also be applied for telangiectasia related to rosacea

1064nm long-pulsed Nd:YAG has been reported to be effective in treating facial and perinasal telangiectasia, but results and the number of sessions required may vary depending on vessel size and skin condition. Please consult with the director before deciding.

Recommended for those who:

Have distinct red capillaries visible next to the nose

Have red vessels spread like a spiderweb on their cheeks

Have red streaks visible even when covered with makeup

Have vessels that are particularly red in specific areas, not the entire face

Are concerned because vessels around the nose make them look like they've been drinking

Still have capillaries remaining even after skin soothing treatments

Experience perinasal telangiectasia along with rosacea

Have noticeable red or purplish thick blood vessels

Wish to remove capillaries that make their skin tone look uneven

Procedure Steps

STEP 01. Self-Cleansing

Thoroughly remove makeup and impurities from the skin surface.

STEP 02. 1:1 Personalized Consultation with the Director

Determine the cause of redness and the location, thickness, color, and depth of capillaries.

STEP 03. Blood Vessel Area Design

Examine the course of visible capillaries around the nose, bridge of the nose, cheeks, and chin.

STEP 04. Eye Protection & Skin Preparation

Carefully protect the eyes and check skin condition before laser treatment.

STEP 05. 1064nm Long-Pulsed Vascular Laser

Adjust energy and pulse settings based on the thickness and depth of the blood vessels for treatment.

STEP 06. Confirm Vascular Response

Check for color changes and contraction response of the vessels and reinforce necessary areas.

STEP 07. Post-Procedure Soothing with Jaungo Modeling Pack

A Jaungo modeling pack is applied after the procedure to soothe skin heat and redness.

Post-Procedure Precautions

ㆍTemporary redness, warmth, stinging, or swelling may occur after treatment.

ㆍTreated blood vessels may temporarily look darker or reddish-black.

ㆍBruising or purpura may appear depending on your skin condition and the thickness of the blood vessels.

ㆍBlisters, scabs, or pigment changes can rarely occur. Do not forcibly remove scabs.

ㆍDo not rub or massage the treated area vigorously.

ㆍOn the day of treatment, avoid saunas, heated bathhouses, hot baths, and strenuous exercise.

ㆍAlcohol and spicy or hot foods can worsen redness, so it is advisable to avoid them for a few days.

ㆍUse plenty of moisturizer and apply sunscreen thoroughly.

ㆍPlease contact the clinic if discomfort or swelling gradually worsens.

Q&A

Q. Does laser treatment truly remove spider veins?

The 1064nm long-pulsed laser aims to selectively coagulate dilated blood vessels, reducing visible spider veins.

Some blood vessels may contract, fade, or disappear immediately after the procedure, while others may darken temporarily before gradually resolving over time.

However, depending on the thickness, depth, and extent of the blood vessels, it may not be possible to remove all of them in a single session.

Q. Is there an effect even with just one session?

While individual results vary, some individuals may see changes after just one treatment session.

However, if the blood vessels are branched or mixed with vessels of different depths, repeated treatments may be necessary.

In fact, studies on telangiectasia around the nose have also evaluated the effectiveness after multiple treatments.

The number of sessions needed will be determined after consultation with the director.

Q. Do spider veins disappear immediately after the treatment?

Depending on the blood vessel, it may contract or fade immediately, but sometimes it may temporarily appear darker or purplish-red.

Since it takes time for the coagulated blood vessels to be reabsorbed by the body, it is best to check the final changes after the skin has stabilized.

Q. How is it different from regular laser toning?

Laser toning is a procedure that primarily targets melanin pigment to manage melasma, blemishes, and hyperpigmentation.

Spider vein redness laser is a procedure that targets visible red blood vessels and coagulates them.

For brown spots, a pigment laser; for red spider veins, a vascular laser.

The treatment targets themselves are different.

Q. Can it also improve overall facial redness?

Among facial redness,

it can be helpful when dilated blood vessels are the cause of the redness.

However, if there are other contributing causes such as inflammation, dermatitis, temperature changes, or neuropathic flushing, removing spider veins alone may not eliminate all redness.

Specifically, the 1064nm long-pulsed laser is strong for thick and dilated blood vessels, while light and widely spread redness may be better suited for combination treatments such as Genesis Toning, exosomes, or Potenza.

Q. Can it be used for rosacea?

If capillaries are dilated on the nose or cheeks along with rosacea, it can be used to reduce the visible blood vessels.

However, inflammation, burning sensation, papules, and pustules associated with rosacea cannot all be treated solely with a vascular laser, so other treatments should be considered in conjunction, under the director's diagnosis.

Q. Is it effective for spider veins next to the nose?

Yes. The sides of the nose and the bridge of the nose are common areas where spider veins appear thick and prominent.

The 1064nm long-pulsed laser can be an effective treatment method, especially for thick and dilated blood vessels around the nose.

Q. Does it hurt much?

When blood vessels are targeted, you may feel a stinging sensation or like a hot rubber band snapping.

Pain varies depending on the thickness of the blood vessels, the treatment area, energy intensity, and individual sensitivity.

However, with powerful gas cooling, the pain is generally tolerable.

Q. Do bruises or purpura occur?

Redness, swelling, bruising, or purpura may occur depending on the treatment settings and vascular condition.

The temporary darkening of blood vessels is a temporary reaction that can occur in vessels where energy has been delivered.

Q. When can I apply makeup and wash my face?

Gentle cleansing and makeup application are possible on the same day after the procedure.

However, on the day of the procedure, please avoid rubbing the skin vigorously or using scrub and peeling products.

Q. Can treated spider veins reappear?

While the coagulated blood vessels are cleared, factors such as skin aging, UV exposure, temperature fluctuations, alcohol consumption, and a tendency towards rosacea can cause

new blood vessels to expand in the surrounding areas.

Therefore, even after treatment, lifestyle management, including sun protection and reducing excessive heat exposure, is crucial.