IPL, or Intense Pulsed Light, uses the power of broad wavelength light to administer topical heat, improving the appearance of broken capillaries.<\/p>\n
The treatment targets deep into the skin layers, as far as the hypodermis, to treat problems on the surface and ones which have arisen from deeper in the skin, for effective results. The range and wavelength of the light emitted during the treatment is adjusted to accommodate specific skin needs and concerns.<\/p>\n
The light energy is absorbed by melanin (responsible for skin pigment) and haemoglobin (red blood cells). The damage to these structures causes them to be reabsorbed by the body, or brought to the surface of the skin to be sloughed off, leaving rejuvenated skin behind.<\/p>\n
In general, broken capillaries are caused by either skin trauma, like squeezing a pimple too forcefully, intense microdermabrasion, or even sneezing, or by excessive dilation of the blood vessels from, for example, taking hot showers, being in cold, wintery air, eating spicy foods, exercising, or drinking alcohol.<\/p>\n
Capillary walls are very elastic, and blood vessels can lose their ability to contract if they\u2019re frequently dilated, causing them to remain enlarged.<\/p>\n
Genetics play a major role in how susceptible you are to broken blood vessels, though they\u2019re more common in anyone with sensitive skin, acne, or rosacea, and especially rampant in the winter, thanks to fluctuating hot-and-cold temps.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":3026,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"template":"","class_list":["post-2799","treatment","type-treatment","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n