Redness & Sensitivity
Facial Redness & Broken Capillaries
Persistent facial redness and visible small blood vessels (telangiectasia) are often caused by rosacea, sun damage or genetics. Board-certified dermatologists treat them with vascular lasers such as pulsed-dye laser, IPL and medical creams.
Overview
Redness may be constant or come in flushes. Diagnosing the cause matters, because rosacea, eczema and lupus can all redden the face.
Vascular lasers target haemoglobin in vessels and can shrink them with little downtime.
At a glance
Treatment options
Pulsed-dye laser, Nd:YAG, IPL, brimonidine or oxymetazoline creams, rosacea therapy.
Sessions
Usually two to four sessions a month apart.
Downtime
Mild swelling or redness for a few days; occasional bruising.
Frequently asked questions
Will broken capillaries come back?
Treated vessels usually stay gone, but new ones can form; sun protection helps.
Is redness always rosacea?
No; a dermatologist checks for other causes.
Does insurance cover vascular laser?
Cosmetic redness treatment is usually not covered.
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Choose a specialist
See a board-certified dermatologist, not just a “skin clinic”
In Korea, only about 1 in 10 clinics that treat skin is run by a dermatology specialist (피부과 전문의). Specialists complete a four-year dermatology residency and a national exam. Our directory lists only clinics in the Association of Korean Dermatologists’ specialist search. This page is general information, not medical advice.