Telangiectasia Telangiectasia

Telangiectasia - Definition and Overview

Telangiectasias (tee-LAN-jek-TAY-ja) are small enlarged blood vessels near the surface of the skin, usually they measure only a few millimetres. They can develop anywhere on the body but commonly on the face around the nose, cheeks and chin.

Telangiectasias are best treated with laser or IPL therapy.

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