Broken capillaries on the nose — why they appear in spring
Broken capillaries on the nose are not a verdict — they are a problem with a specific solution.
8 min readwritten for women
You do not need to be ashamed of enlarged blood vessels on your nose — but it is worth understanding them. What you see in spring has its own history and anatomy. Most importantly, it has a solution. Let us start from the beginning.
Telangiectasias — what you actually see in the mirror
These fine red or purple lines on the sides of the nose, cheeks and sometimes chin are telangiectasias. The name may sound alarming, but it simply means permanently enlarged small blood vessels visible through the skin.
In healthy skin, capillaries have a very small diameter — too small to be seen with the naked eye. Telangiectasias are vessels that have enlarged and lost the ability to contract back to their normal size. Their walls have weakened and stretched. Put simply, they are stuck in an “open” position.
Spring flush — why spring is the season for broken capillaries
There is a reason why broken capillaries “appear” — meaning become visible — in spring. And no, it is not your imagination.
What else enlarges blood vessels — everyday suspects
Spring is a catalyst, but broken capillaries also have their regular allies:
Broken capillaries, redness, rosacea — how to tell the difference?
This distinction matters, as each requires a different approach.
Removing broken capillaries — methods that really work
Good news: telangiectasias can be removed effectively. The bad news is that creams cannot do this. No cream — regardless of price — will “close” an enlarged blood vessel. It may reduce redness, strengthen vessel walls and slow progression, but it will not remove existing telangiectasias. For this, you need light energy.
How many treatments are needed, and what does recovery look like?
Individual blood vessels on the nose: 1–2 treatments, with results often visible after 2–3 weeks
Diffuse blood vessels on the nose and cheeks: 2–3 treatments at intervals of 3–4 weeks
Blood vessels + redness + rosacea: a series of 3–5 treatments + home skincare + possible dermatological treatment
After laser treatment, the skin is red — this is normal and desirable, as the vessel is responding to the energy. Redness subsides within 1–3 days. During this time: SPF 50, no sauna, no hot baths, no alcohol and no intense exercise. Anything that enlarges blood vessels undermines the result. Use gentle cleansing and a regenerating cream. Avoid acids and retinol for one week.
Prevention — so you do not have to return every season
When it is rosacea — and what to do
If, alongside visible blood vessels, you notice:
Persistent redness (not only after alcohol or hot food — all the time)
Burning, stinging or a ‘burning’ face
Papules and pustules (which look like acne, but without blackheads)
Dryness and flaking in the central area of the face
Worsening symptoms caused by stress, sun exposure, alcohol or cosmetics
— it may be rosacea. And it is NOT a cosmetic concern — it is a skin condition that requires a dermatological diagnosis.
Rosacea has several subtypes, each requiring different treatment. A laser can close visible blood vessels, but it will not cure rosacea. This requires systemic treatment supervised by a dermatologist.
J'ADORE INSTYTUT — precise removal of visible blood vessels
At J'ADORE INSTYTUT salons in Warsaw (Żelazna, Mińska) and Krakow (Karmelicka), we use DYE-VL technology and the Harmony XL Pro platform — devices designed for precise closure of visible blood vessels and redness reduction.
During consultation, we assess the type and depth of visible blood vessels, as well as accompanying symptoms (are they ‘just’ visible blood vessels, or could it be rosacea?). We then select the right method. Some vessels can be closed in one treatment. Others require a series. Everything depends on your skin — not our price list.
Because visible blood vessels on the nose are not a sentence — they are a concern with a specific solution. You simply need to know which one.
