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What is the best tx for broken facial capillaries plastic surgeon or dermatologist?
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Vascular Laser/IPL: Any competent doc can use vascular laser ;/or ipl to safely reduce the visible vessels on the face (or body) with treatments every 3-5 weeks until an acceptable result is reached. Beyond heredity, the cause-sun exposure-rosacea-contact irritant etc should be identified ; reduced. Use of gentle cleansers, exfoliants, moisturizers ; sunblock will help maintain the results between future treatments.
Answered 9/30/2015
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