Heart & circulation
Broken capillaries (telangiectasia) — beauty treatment safety
Also called Telangiectasia, broken capillaries, thread veins, spider veins on the face, red veins on the face, facial redness veins.
In short
On this page, Broken capillaries (telangiectasia) is checked against 88 treatments: 1 actively helps and 87 are not yet reviewed. No treatment category carries a restriction, and 1 treatment actively helps.
What actively helps
These are not simply allowed — they are recommended for this condition by the sources we cite.
- Vascular Laser
Vascular laser — V-Beam, or pulsed dye laser — is the gold-standard treatment for broken capillaries, thread veins, cherry angiomas and venous lakes. It is built to target the abnormal blood vessels themselves: the vessel collapses and your body reabsorbs it. This is one of the few places in this section where a treatment is actively used to help the condition rather than avoided because of it. Some bruising can happen, and if you are on blood thinners expect the healing to take a little longer.
Sources: US Food and Drug Administration
Every treatment, checked
Every treatment name opens its own page
Facials
25 treatments · all 25 under review
| What we found | Treatment |
|---|---|
| Under review | AHA Peel (Glycolic / Lactic / Mandelic)Also: glycolic peel, lactic peel, mandelic peel, alpha hydroxy peel, light chemical peel We have a draft answer for this, but we are still checking it against a source we trust. We would rather show you nothing than something we cannot stand behind. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Under review | BHA Peel (Salicylic)Also: salicylic peel, beta hydroxy peel, acne peel We have a draft answer for this, but we are still checking it against a source we trust. We would rather show you nothing than something we cannot stand behind. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Under review | Carbon Laser FacialAlso: Hollywood peel, China doll peel, carbon peel We have a draft answer for this, but we are still checking it against a source we trust. We would rather show you nothing than something we cannot stand behind. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Under review | Classic FacialAlso: European facial, deep cleansing facial, traditional facial We have a draft answer for this, but we are still checking it against a source we trust. We would rather show you nothing than something we cannot stand behind. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Under review | Cryo FacialAlso: ice facial, cold therapy facial, frotox We have a draft answer for this, but we are still checking it against a source we trust. We would rather show you nothing than something we cannot stand behind. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Under review | DermaplaningAlso: blade exfoliation, facial shaving, peach fuzz removal We have a draft answer for this, but we are still checking it against a source we trust. We would rather show you nothing than something we cannot stand behind. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Under review | Enzyme PeelAlso: fruit enzyme peel, papain peel, bromelain peel We have a draft answer for this, but we are still checking it against a source we trust. We would rather show you nothing than something we cannot stand behind. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Under review | Express FacialAlso: mini facial, 30-minute facial, lunchtime facial We have a draft answer for this, but we are still checking it against a source we trust. We would rather show you nothing than something we cannot stand behind. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Under review | Galvanic FacialAlso: iontophoresis, desincrustation, galvanic current We have a draft answer for this, but we are still checking it against a source we trust. We would rather show you nothing than something we cannot stand behind. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Under review | HIFU (Ultherapy)Also: Ultherapy, high-intensity focused ultrasound, non-surgical lifting, ultrasound lifting We have a draft answer for this, but we are still checking it against a source we trust. We would rather show you nothing than something we cannot stand behind. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Under review | High-Frequency FacialAlso: high-frequency wand, violet ray treatment We have a draft answer for this, but we are still checking it against a source we trust. We would rather show you nothing than something we cannot stand behind. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Under review | HydraFacialAlso: hydradermabrasion, hydra facial, aqua facial We have a draft answer for this, but we are still checking it against a source we trust. We would rather show you nothing than something we cannot stand behind. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Under review | Jessner's PeelAlso: combination peel, modified Jessner We have a draft answer for this, but we are still checking it against a source we trust. We would rather show you nothing than something we cannot stand behind. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Under review | LED Light TherapyAlso: red light therapy, blue light therapy, yellow light therapy, LED facial We have a draft answer for this, but we are still checking it against a source we trust. We would rather show you nothing than something we cannot stand behind. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Under review | Mesotherapy (Facial)Also: meso facial, vitamin injections, skin booster injections (face) We have a draft answer for this, but we are still checking it against a source we trust. We would rather show you nothing than something we cannot stand behind. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Under review | Microcurrent FacialAlso: NuFace, non-surgical facelift, facial toning We have a draft answer for this, but we are still checking it against a source we trust. We would rather show you nothing than something we cannot stand behind. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Under review | MicrodermabrasionAlso: crystal microdermabrasion, diamond microdermabrasion, MDA We have a draft answer for this, but we are still checking it against a source we trust. We would rather show you nothing than something we cannot stand behind. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Under review | MicroneedlingAlso: dermapen, dermaroller, collagen induction therapy, CIT, skin needling We have a draft answer for this, but we are still checking it against a source we trust. We would rather show you nothing than something we cannot stand behind. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Under review | Oxygen FacialAlso: Intraceuticals, oxygen infusion facial We have a draft answer for this, but we are still checking it against a source we trust. We would rather show you nothing than something we cannot stand behind. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Under review | Phenol Peel (Deep)Also: deep chemical peel, Baker-Gordon peel We have a draft answer for this, but we are still checking it against a source we trust. We would rather show you nothing than something we cannot stand behind. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Under review | PRP Facial (Vampire Facial)Also: platelet-rich plasma facial, vampire facial, blood facial We have a draft answer for this, but we are still checking it against a source we trust. We would rather show you nothing than something we cannot stand behind. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Under review | Radiofrequency (RF) FacialAlso: Thermage, Venus Freeze (face), skin tightening RF We have a draft answer for this, but we are still checking it against a source we trust. We would rather show you nothing than something we cannot stand behind. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Under review | RF MicroneedlingAlso: Morpheus8, Profound, Vivace, Genius RF, radio frequency microneedling We have a draft answer for this, but we are still checking it against a source we trust. We would rather show you nothing than something we cannot stand behind. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Under review | TCA Peel (Medium)Also: trichloroacetic acid peel, medium depth peel We have a draft answer for this, but we are still checking it against a source we trust. We would rather show you nothing than something we cannot stand behind. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Under review | Ultrasound FacialAlso: ultrasonic facial, cavitation peel We have a draft answer for this, but we are still checking it against a source we trust. We would rather show you nothing than something we cannot stand behind. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
Injectables
11 treatments · all 11 under review
| What we found | Treatment |
|---|---|
| Under review | Biostimulators (Sculptra, Radiesse, Ellanse)Also: Sculptra, Radiesse, Ellanse, collagen stimulators, PLLA, calcium hydroxylapatite We have a draft answer for this, but we are still checking it against a source we trust. We would rather show you nothing than something we cannot stand behind. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Under review | Botox / NeurotoxinAlso: botulinum toxin, Dysport, Xeomin, Azzalure, Bocouture, anti-wrinkle injections, wrinkle relaxers, tox We have a draft answer for this, but we are still checking it against a source we trust. We would rather show you nothing than something we cannot stand behind. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Under review | Cheek FillersAlso: midface filler, cheek augmentation, Voluma We have a draft answer for this, but we are still checking it against a source we trust. We would rather show you nothing than something we cannot stand behind. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Under review | Dermal Fillers (General)Also: hyaluronic acid fillers, HA fillers, Juvederm, Restylane, Belotero We have a draft answer for this, but we are still checking it against a source we trust. We would rather show you nothing than something we cannot stand behind. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Under review | Fat-Dissolving InjectionsAlso: Aqualyx, Kybella, deoxycholic acid, lipolysis injections We have a draft answer for this, but we are still checking it against a source we trust. We would rather show you nothing than something we cannot stand behind. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Under review | Lip FillersAlso: lip augmentation, lip enhancement, lip injections We have a draft answer for this, but we are still checking it against a source we trust. We would rather show you nothing than something we cannot stand behind. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Under review | Mesotherapy (Body)Also: body meso, fat-loss mesotherapy, cellulite mesotherapy We have a draft answer for this, but we are still checking it against a source we trust. We would rather show you nothing than something we cannot stand behind. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Under review | PDO Thread LiftAlso: thread lift, PDO threads, PLLA threads, Silhouette Soft, non-surgical thread lift We have a draft answer for this, but we are still checking it against a source we trust. We would rather show you nothing than something we cannot stand behind. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Under review | PolynucleotidesAlso: Plinest, Newest, PN injection, salmon DNA injection We have a draft answer for this, but we are still checking it against a source we trust. We would rather show you nothing than something we cannot stand behind. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Under review | Skin Boosters (Profhilo, Restylane Skinbooster)Also: Profhilo, Restylane Vital, Restylane Skinbooster, hydration injections We have a draft answer for this, but we are still checking it against a source we trust. We would rather show you nothing than something we cannot stand behind. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Under review | Tear Trough FillersAlso: under-eye filler, under-eye treatment We have a draft answer for this, but we are still checking it against a source we trust. We would rather show you nothing than something we cannot stand behind. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
Laser & Light
7 treatments · 1 actively helps · 6 under review
| What we found | Treatment |
|---|---|
| Actively helps | Vascular LaserAlso: V-Beam, KTP laser, pulsed dye laser, broken capillaries laserWhy, and the source — Vascular LaserVascular laser — V-Beam, or pulsed dye laser — is the gold-standard treatment for broken capillaries, thread veins, cherry angiomas and venous lakes. It is built to target the abnormal blood vessels themselves: the vessel collapses and your body reabsorbs it. This is one of the few places in this section where a treatment is actively used to help the condition rather than avoided because of it. Some bruising can happen, and if you are on blood thinners expect the healing to take a little longer. Sources: US Food and Drug Administration |
| Under review | Fractional Ablative LaserAlso: CO2 laser, Erbium laser, ablative resurfacing We have a draft answer for this, but we are still checking it against a source we trust. We would rather show you nothing than something we cannot stand behind. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Under review | Fractional Non-Ablative LaserAlso: Fraxel, Clear + Brilliant, non-ablative resurfacing We have a draft answer for this, but we are still checking it against a source we trust. We would rather show you nothing than something we cannot stand behind. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Under review | IPL (Intense Pulsed Light)Also: intense pulsed light, photofacial, fotofacial, IPL photorejuvenation We have a draft answer for this, but we are still checking it against a source we trust. We would rather show you nothing than something we cannot stand behind. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Under review | Laser Hair RemovalAlso: LHR, diode laser, Alexandrite laser, Nd:YAG laser, permanent hair reduction We have a draft answer for this, but we are still checking it against a source we trust. We would rather show you nothing than something we cannot stand behind. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Under review | Photodynamic Therapy (PDT)Also: PDT, blue light + ALA therapy, Levulan therapy We have a draft answer for this, but we are still checking it against a source we trust. We would rather show you nothing than something we cannot stand behind. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Under review | Pigment Laser (Q-Switched / Pico)Also: Q-switched laser, Pico laser, PicoSure, PicoWay, tattoo removal laser We have a draft answer for this, but we are still checking it against a source we trust. We would rather show you nothing than something we cannot stand behind. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
Body Treatments
15 treatments · all 15 under review
| What we found | Treatment |
|---|---|
| Under review | Aromatherapy MassageAlso: essential oil massage We have a draft answer for this, but we are still checking it against a source we trust. We would rather show you nothing than something we cannot stand behind. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Under review | Body PeelAlso: chemical body peel, back peel, body acid treatment We have a draft answer for this, but we are still checking it against a source we trust. We would rather show you nothing than something we cannot stand behind. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Under review | Body ScrubAlso: body exfoliation, salt scrub, sugar scrub, body polish We have a draft answer for this, but we are still checking it against a source we trust. We would rather show you nothing than something we cannot stand behind. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Under review | Body WrapsAlso: algae wrap, mud wrap, paraffin wrap, seaweed wrap, detox wrap We have a draft answer for this, but we are still checking it against a source we trust. We would rather show you nothing than something we cannot stand behind. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Under review | Cryolipolysis (CoolSculpting)Also: CoolSculpting, fat freezing, cool sculpting, Zeltiq We have a draft answer for this, but we are still checking it against a source we trust. We would rather show you nothing than something we cannot stand behind. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Under review | Deep Tissue MassageAlso: sports massage, remedial massage, firm pressure massage We have a draft answer for this, but we are still checking it against a source we trust. We would rather show you nothing than something we cannot stand behind. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Under review | EMSculpt / EMS Body TreatmentsAlso: EMSculpt, Emsella, electromagnetic muscle stimulation, HIFEM We have a draft answer for this, but we are still checking it against a source we trust. We would rather show you nothing than something we cannot stand behind. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Under review | EndermologieAlso: LPG, mechanical roller massage, endermology, cellulite massage We have a draft answer for this, but we are still checking it against a source we trust. We would rather show you nothing than something we cannot stand behind. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Under review | Hot Stone MassageAlso: stone therapy, geothermal massage We have a draft answer for this, but we are still checking it against a source we trust. We would rather show you nothing than something we cannot stand behind. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Under review | Lymphatic Drainage MassageAlso: MLD, manual lymphatic drainage, Vodder technique We have a draft answer for this, but we are still checking it against a source we trust. We would rather show you nothing than something we cannot stand behind. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Under review | Prenatal / Pregnancy MassageAlso: pregnancy massage, maternity massage We have a draft answer for this, but we are still checking it against a source we trust. We would rather show you nothing than something we cannot stand behind. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Under review | PressotherapyAlso: compression boots, Ballancer, lymphatic pressotherapy We have a draft answer for this, but we are still checking it against a source we trust. We would rather show you nothing than something we cannot stand behind. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Under review | Radiofrequency Body TreatmentsAlso: Venus Legacy, Exilis, body RF, skin tightening RF (body) We have a draft answer for this, but we are still checking it against a source we trust. We would rather show you nothing than something we cannot stand behind. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Under review | Swedish MassageAlso: classic massage, relaxation massage, full-body massage We have a draft answer for this, but we are still checking it against a source we trust. We would rather show you nothing than something we cannot stand behind. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Under review | Ultrasonic CavitationAlso: body cavitation, ultrasonic fat reduction, cavi-lipo We have a draft answer for this, but we are still checking it against a source we trust. We would rather show you nothing than something we cannot stand behind. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
Hair Removal
6 treatments · all 6 under review
| What we found | Treatment |
|---|---|
| Under review | Depilatory CreamAlso: chemical hair removal, hair removal cream, Veet, Nair We have a draft answer for this, but we are still checking it against a source we trust. We would rather show you nothing than something we cannot stand behind. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Under review | ElectrolysisAlso: needle electrolysis, permanent hair removal, galvanic electrolysis We have a draft answer for this, but we are still checking it against a source we trust. We would rather show you nothing than something we cannot stand behind. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Under review | Hot WaxAlso: hard wax, Brazilian wax, hot wax depilation We have a draft answer for this, but we are still checking it against a source we trust. We would rather show you nothing than something we cannot stand behind. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Under review | Strip Wax (Soft Wax)Also: soft wax, strip waxing, honey wax We have a draft answer for this, but we are still checking it against a source we trust. We would rather show you nothing than something we cannot stand behind. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Under review | SugaringAlso: sugar paste depilation, Egyptian sugaring, Persian sugaring We have a draft answer for this, but we are still checking it against a source we trust. We would rather show you nothing than something we cannot stand behind. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Under review | ThreadingAlso: eyebrow threading, facial threading, khite We have a draft answer for this, but we are still checking it against a source we trust. We would rather show you nothing than something we cannot stand behind. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
Nails
10 treatments · all 10 under review
| What we found | Treatment |
|---|---|
| Under review | Acrylic NailsAlso: liquid and powder nails, L&P nails, sculpted acrylics We have a draft answer for this, but we are still checking it against a source we trust. We would rather show you nothing than something we cannot stand behind. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Under review | Builder Gel / BIABAlso: BIAB, builder in a bottle, hard gel, structure gel We have a draft answer for this, but we are still checking it against a source we trust. We would rather show you nothing than something we cannot stand behind. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Under review | Classic ManicureAlso: regular manicure, traditional manicure, polish manicure We have a draft answer for this, but we are still checking it against a source we trust. We would rather show you nothing than something we cannot stand behind. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Under review | Classic PedicureAlso: regular pedicure, spa pedicure We have a draft answer for this, but we are still checking it against a source we trust. We would rather show you nothing than something we cannot stand behind. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Under review | Gel ManicureAlso: Shellac, gel polish, soak-off gel, CND Shellac We have a draft answer for this, but we are still checking it against a source we trust. We would rather show you nothing than something we cannot stand behind. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Under review | Gel PedicureAlso: Shellac pedicure, gel polish pedicure We have a draft answer for this, but we are still checking it against a source we trust. We would rather show you nothing than something we cannot stand behind. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Under review | Medical PedicureAlso: med pedi, podiatry pedicure, Margaret Dabbs pedicure We have a draft answer for this, but we are still checking it against a source we trust. We would rather show you nothing than something we cannot stand behind. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Under review | Nail Strengthening TreatmentsAlso: IBX, nail repair treatment, nail bond treatment We have a draft answer for this, but we are still checking it against a source we trust. We would rather show you nothing than something we cannot stand behind. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Under review | Polygel NailsAlso: poly gel, gel-acrylic hybrid We have a draft answer for this, but we are still checking it against a source we trust. We would rather show you nothing than something we cannot stand behind. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Under review | Press-On NailsAlso: adhesive nails, stick-on nails, nail tips We have a draft answer for this, but we are still checking it against a source we trust. We would rather show you nothing than something we cannot stand behind. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
Lashes & Brows
8 treatments · all 8 under review
| What we found | Treatment |
|---|---|
| Under review | Brow LaminationAlso: brow perm, brow sculpting We have a draft answer for this, but we are still checking it against a source we trust. We would rather show you nothing than something we cannot stand behind. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Under review | Brow TintAlso: eyebrow tinting, brow dye We have a draft answer for this, but we are still checking it against a source we trust. We would rather show you nothing than something we cannot stand behind. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Under review | Classic Lash ExtensionsAlso: individual lashes, 1:1 lash extensions We have a draft answer for this, but we are still checking it against a source we trust. We would rather show you nothing than something we cannot stand behind. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Under review | Henna BrowsAlso: henna brow tinting We have a draft answer for this, but we are still checking it against a source we trust. We would rather show you nothing than something we cannot stand behind. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Under review | Hybrid Lash ExtensionsAlso: mixed lash extensions We have a draft answer for this, but we are still checking it against a source we trust. We would rather show you nothing than something we cannot stand behind. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Under review | Lash LiftAlso: lash perm, keratin lash lift We have a draft answer for this, but we are still checking it against a source we trust. We would rather show you nothing than something we cannot stand behind. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Under review | Lash TintAlso: eyelash tinting, lash dye We have a draft answer for this, but we are still checking it against a source we trust. We would rather show you nothing than something we cannot stand behind. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Under review | Volume Lash ExtensionsAlso: Russian volume, fan lashes, 2D-6D lashes We have a draft answer for this, but we are still checking it against a source we trust. We would rather show you nothing than something we cannot stand behind. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
Permanent Makeup (PMU)
6 treatments · all 6 under review
| What we found | Treatment |
|---|---|
| Under review | Areola TattooAlso: 3D nipple tattoo, post-mastectomy tattoo We have a draft answer for this, but we are still checking it against a source we trust. We would rather show you nothing than something we cannot stand behind. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Under review | Eyeliner TattooAlso: permanent eyeliner, lash line enhancement, lash line tattoo We have a draft answer for this, but we are still checking it against a source we trust. We would rather show you nothing than something we cannot stand behind. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Under review | Lip Blush / Lip TattooAlso: lip tint tattoo, permanent lip colour, aquarelle lips We have a draft answer for this, but we are still checking it against a source we trust. We would rather show you nothing than something we cannot stand behind. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Under review | Microblading (Eyebrows)Also: eyebrow embroidery, feather brows, hair-stroke brows We have a draft answer for this, but we are still checking it against a source we trust. We would rather show you nothing than something we cannot stand behind. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Under review | Powder Brows / Ombré BrowsAlso: machine brows, ombre brows, shading brows We have a draft answer for this, but we are still checking it against a source we trust. We would rather show you nothing than something we cannot stand behind. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Under review | Scalp Micropigmentation (SMP)Also: SMP, hair tattoo, scalp tattoo We have a draft answer for this, but we are still checking it against a source we trust. We would rather show you nothing than something we cannot stand behind. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
Sources
- US Food and Drug AdministrationPulsed dye laser (V-Beam) clearance for vascular lesions
Written by Anna · London-trained cosmetologist
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