Hiding them hasn’t worked… and you just wish they would go away. When spider veins and broken capillaries start to take over your life, it’s time to visit Kelowna Laser and Skin Care Ltd.
We offer Laser or Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) therapy. Both of these therapies are common treatments for effective results and the quick elimination of unwanted veins and broken capillaries on your legs and face.
What’s the Cause?
Spider veins and broken capillaries are caused by abnormal blood flow in the affected veins.
This abnormal blood flow can be caused by a few different things:
- Valves that are responsible for moving blood through the veins can become weak which causes blood to leak back into the vein or capillary walls.
- Veins narrowing or widening too quickly can cause muscles in the walls to tear which allows the blood to seep out.
- Pressure on the veins can cause dilation which weakens the capillary walls causing them to rupture allowing blood to seep out.
There are a variety of causes for abnormal blood flow:
- Heredity
- Weight gain
- Sitting or standing for long periods of time
- Hormonal Conditions(i.e. pregnancy)
- medication that might affect hormones(i.e. birth control pills)
- Aging, injury, sun exposure, alcohol consumption, and spicy foods can all contribute as well.
How Treatment Works
Lasers and IPL are designed to target the unwanted vessels with heat. Photocoagulation causes them to collapse and your body’s natural healing process absorbs the damaged vessels.
