Small visible veins on the nose or cheeks are known as broken capillaries. They can appear as thin red or purple lines across the skin and are often difficult to treat with skincare alone. IPL treatment is one of the most effective ways to reduce the appearance of these vessels.
Several factors can contribute to broken capillaries:
These vessels become permanently dilated and visible beneath the skin.
IPL works by targeting the haemoglobin within these small blood vessels. The light energy heats the vessel, causing it to collapse. Over time, the body naturally absorbs the vessel and the redness fades.
Many patients notice a reduction in visible vessels after a few sessions. Recovery is typically quick, with only mild redness following treatment.
At Cannelle Skin Clinic in Summertown, IPL treatments are carefully tailored to your skin type and concerns. IPL is widely used not only to treat visible facial veins but also to improve common skin concerns such as sun-induced pigmentation and persistent redness associated with rosacea. Our detailed guides on IPL skin rejuvenation, rosacea treatment, and pigmentation treatment explain how this light-based therapy helps create clearer, more even-toned skin.
Our clinic is located in Summertown, Oxford, just north of the city centre in one of Oxford’s most sought-after neighbourhoods. Discreet and easy to reach, we offer a premium setting for bespoke skin, aesthetic and wellness care.
We welcome patients from across Oxford city and Oxfordshire, including Summertown, Headington, Kidlington, Abingdon, Bicester, Witney and the surrounding towns and villages. Whether you’re coming for routine skin-health treatments or specialist aesthetic consultations, our location is well connected and simple to access.
Our clinic, Cannelle Skin Clinic, is just minutes from Oxford city centre and easily reached by car, bus or rail. Oxford’s mainline stations Oxford Station and Oxford Parkway are a short taxi or bus ride away, and regular services link to London, Reading, Didcot, Banbury and beyond.
By car, we’re conveniently accessed via key local routes with nearby parking options; by public transport, frequent bus routes along Banbury Road drop you within a short stroll of the clinic.
Whether you’re travelling from within Oxfordshire, further afield in the UK or internationally, our clinic offers a calm, personalised and professional environment for your visit.
