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Some of the causes of broken facial blood vessels include: Aging. Prolonged sun exposure. Pregnancy and childbirth. Chronic systemic or topical corticosteroid use. Oral contraceptive use (birth control pills) Estrogen replacement therapy. Excessive alcohol use.
How does a broken blood vessel occur? Broken blood vessels are caused when a clot forms and makes the blood vessel bulge from the added pressure. As the blood passes by the clot, it causes the blood vessel itself to bulge from the added pressure. Gradually, the vessel is weakened and it breaks.