Thread or Spider Veins Treatment Near me

THREAD SPIDER VEINS

Thread veins are much smaller veins in comparison to varicose veins. They are commonly referred to as spider veins as they often branch off others causing them to have a spider or web-like . Thread veins usually develop as leg veins but they can also appear on the face such as thread veins on the cheek, and veins under the eye.

Usually, thread veins are nothing more than a cosmetic that doesn’t require medical treatment however in some cases, thread veins can be a signal of an underlying venous disease.

is different from treating and depending on their severity any of the following treatments could be suitable for you;

Sclerotherapy

is an effective thread vein treatment that can help reduce the visibility of thread veins found on the legs. The treatment involves using a sclerosing agent which is injected into the affected veins and causes the vein walls to become sticky and blood is no longer able to pass through. Once the blood stops passing through, the capillaries will then collapse and be absorbed naturally by the body.

Treatment time: 5-30 minutes depending on the amount being treated

Course of treatment: 3-5 treatments

Downtime: You will be required to wear compression stockings and keep out of the sun for 6 weeks post-treatment.

Results: 3-6 weeks for small veins. Larger thread veins may not see results until 3-4 months.

Cutera CoolGlide

The is a laser treatment aimed at reducing the appearance of thread veins from all over the body including the face. The laser directs intense light at the spider veins which causes the blood within them to coagulate and divert back into veins that are located deeper beneath the surface of the skin. Once no blood is passing the vein, it is then gradually absorbed by the body.

Treatment time: minutes depending on the amount being treated

The course of treatment: 3 Treatments

Downtime: May have redness, swelling or bruising which will subside after 1-2 weeks.

Results: 2- 6 weeks of treatment but best seen after 2 months.

Intense Pulsed Light

is a non-invasive skin treatment that uses IPL technology to help improve and reduce the appearance of facial thread veins. The advanced technology allows us to customise treatments for different skin tones and conditions. The IPL handpiece will then be gently placed onto the skin where it will emit intense pulsed light. This light works to heat up the vein causing the vein to then collapse and be absorbed by the body. IPL devices can produce different types of pulsed light making it an ideal treatment for different variations of facial veins. IPL only affects the lower layers of the skin allowing it to reach the spider veins without causing damage to the surface of the skin.

Treatment time: minutes depending on the amount being treated

A course of treatment: 5 treatments spaced 4 weeks

Downtime: May have redness, swelling or bruising which will subside after 1-2 weeks.

Results: Initial improvement after 1 week, best results are seen 3-5 months after the final treatment

Regenlite

is a pulsed dye laser treatment which is ideal for removing unwanted or abnormal blood vessels in the skin on the face and legs. The vascular laser treatment effectively targets only the vein requiring treatment meaning the skin is unaffected. The high-energy beam is absorbed by the thread veins which then become damaged and shut down.

time: Around 25 minutes which will vary depending on the area and amount being treated

Number of treatments: We typically 3 treatments but some patients see great results after just 1 treatment.

Downtime: Redness, bruising or swelling may occur but this will settle down over a couple of days.

Results: Results can often be seen instantly, but the best results are seen 2-3 months later.

Thread Vein Before and after treatment photo results

Thread vein treatments near me

Our is a great place to visit if you have any about thread veins. We have a team of specialist vascular surgeons and experienced practitioners who are here to help. Mr Constantinos Kyriakides, Mr Tahir Hussain and Mr Dynesh Rittoo are consultant vascular surgeons with years of experience in treating thread and spider veins.

Our London veins clinic is located on Harley Street which is close to Regents Park tube station and easily reached from Bayswater, Hyde Park, Green Park, Soho, Notting Hill, Kings Road, Kensington, South Kensington, Chelsea, Fulham, Battersea, Regents Park, St Johns Wood, Primrose Hill, Victoria, West End, Marylebone, Knightsbridge, Belgravia, Mayfair, Holland Park, Earls Court and Fitzrovia.

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