Telangiectasia (also commonly known as broken veins and spider veins) refers to unsightly dilated small blood vessels on the surface of the skin.

This condition is commonly seen on the face, sides of the nostril, and legs. Telangiectasia can be caused by various reasons including aging, sun damage and long term steroid use

Rosacea is a benign skin condition whose symptoms include persistent redness that resembles a sunburn, red bumps with or without stinging sensation of the skin. Many sufferers find the persistent redness bothersome and unsightly.

Treatment

Cosjet laser (long pulse Nd-yag laser) is effective for treating the persistent redness of rosacea, as well as for removing unsightly small blood vessels on the skin.