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Thread Veins or Spider Veins

A variety of options, including using heat generating technologies such as light and electrical currents have been developed to treat thread veins, also called spider or broken veins.

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Rosacea Triggers and How to Avoid Them for Clearer Skin
14 Jan 2026

Rosacea Triggers and How to Avoid Them for Clearer Skin

Here we’ll guide you through how to identify its triggers and what you can do to prevent it.

How to Avoid an Aesthetic Treatment ‘Trick’
16 Oct 2024

How to Avoid an Aesthetic Treatment ‘Trick’

Halloween is almost here but one thing you shouldn’t feel scared of is having treatment! We spoke to a Dr to get the ultimate guide on what to look out for...

BABTAC Issues Warning on the Dangers of Surgery Abroad Following Coronation Street Storyline
27 Sep 2024

BABTAC Issues Warning on the Dangers of Surgery Abroad Following Coronation Street Storyline

With botched surgeries costing the NHS £1.7 million in corrective procedures, the issue of "treatment tourism" is highlighted in a Coronation Street storyline.

Why Men's Aesthetic Treatments Are Gaining Popularity
31 Jul 2024

Why Men's Aesthetic Treatments Are Gaining Popularity

Male Aesthetic treatments are becoming more popular due to the increased desire for men to look and feel their best.

Who Can Inject Leg Spider Veins By Microsclerotherapy?
2 May 2024

Who Can Inject Leg Spider Veins By Microsclerotherapy?

Choosing the right Microsclerotherapy is crucial in treating spider veins, here's what you need to know...

How To Deal With Sun Damage
1 May 2024

How To Deal With Sun Damage

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month and this month of outdoor fun is a chance to educate friends and family on how we can protect ourselves...

What is the Best Sclerosant for Microsclerotherapy in 2024?
14 Apr 2024

What is the Best Sclerosant for Microsclerotherapy in 2024?

This is everything you need to know about choosing the right Microsclerotherapy Sclerosant in 2024...

Aesthetic Industry Regulation – Is It Really Needed?
22 Feb 2024

Aesthetic Industry Regulation – Is It Really Needed?

Did you know that the UK is the only country in the world with an unregulated aesthetic industry?

Keep Yourself Safe When Choosing Aesthetic Treatments
2 Feb 2024

Keep Yourself Safe When Choosing Aesthetic Treatments

The recent documentary by Olivia Attwood shows how confusing it can be to choose who and where to get your aesthetic treatments from, and how safe they are...

Does a 13-Year-Old Really Need Luxury Skincare?
16 Jan 2024

Does a 13-Year-Old Really Need Luxury Skincare?

The hottest TikTok trend is teenagers showing their skincare routines with luxury skincare, but is it really necessary for young skin?

My Mum, Your Dad: Middle-Aged Tweakment Trends and Tips
22 Sep 2023

My Mum, Your Dad: Middle-Aged Tweakment Trends and Tips

We love ITV's my mum, your dad and we notice how great all the contestants look which got us thinking about how to best look after our skin as we age.

20 Years of ConsultingRoom.com!
16 Aug 2023

20 Years of ConsultingRoom.com!

2023 marks a momentous milestone as Consulting Room celebrates 20 years of excellence!

Cracking the Code to Perfect Skin: SPF's Crucial Role
14 Aug 2023

Cracking the Code to Perfect Skin: SPF's Crucial Role

It’s a common misconception that SPF only needs to be applied to the face when going out into the sun or when you’re on holiday, but that is SO, SO wrong...

The Essential Vitamins You Need to Maintain Skin Health
20 Jun 2023

The Essential Vitamins You Need to Maintain Skin Health

In order to maintain your skin health over time, there are a number of essential vitamins you need to incorporate into your diet. Let's find out which ones...

The Importance of the Initial Consultation
30 May 2023

The Importance of the Initial Consultation

An in-depth consultation process is to find out about any current or previous medical conditions and medication that may impact aesthetic treatment.

HydraFacial VS Microdermabrasion
14 Dec 2022

HydraFacial VS Microdermabrasion

Microdermabrasion and HydraFacial treatment have some similarities but do they deliver the same results? Let's ask a qualified skin expert...

Your No-Nonsense Guide to Removing Thread Veins
10 Nov 2022

Your No-Nonsense Guide to Removing Thread Veins

Could sclerotherapy be the answer to getting rid of those confidence-sapping thread veins and spider veins?

Your Guide to Cosmetic Treatment Abroad
27 Sep 2022

Your Guide to Cosmetic Treatment Abroad

Sun, sea, sand and surgery... Should I abroad for cosmetic surgery or treatment? It’s easy to be tempted by the idea but sadly, it’s not always as easy.

Your Guide to Cosmetic Treatment - Which Questions to Ask
12 Sep 2022

Your Guide to Cosmetic Treatment - Which Questions to Ask

If you're seeking out a clinic for any kind of cosmetic treatment. You need to ask your practitioner these important questions...

Preparing for Cosmetic Surgery, the Do’s and Don’Ts
5 Sep 2022

Preparing for Cosmetic Surgery, the Do’s and Don’Ts

Once you are going ahead with cosmetic surgery you should prepare yourself to get the best result from the procedure and to avoid any possible complications.

Guide to Cosmetic Treatment - Which Treatment?
27 Jul 2022

Guide to Cosmetic Treatment - Which Treatment?

Let Consulting Room safely guide you through the process of gathering information about surgical and non-surgical cosmetic treatments and products.

Your Guide to Sclerotherapy for Spider Veins
29 Apr 2022

Your Guide to Sclerotherapy for Spider Veins

Spider veins can make us feel self-conscious and leave us unable to celebrate who we are. Fortunately, Sclerotherapy for spider veins is the perfect solution!

Why Thread Vein Removal Treatment is Really Worth it
8 Mar 2022

Why Thread Vein Removal Treatment is Really Worth it

Skin expert Clare McLoughlin explains everything you need to know about Thread Vein Removal and why early treatment can help you achieve the perfect summer body

4 Lifestyle Changes You Can Make to Get Glowing Skin
11 May 2017

4 Lifestyle Changes You Can Make to Get Glowing Skin

In this blog, we look at some of the key lifestyle factors that cause us to age and the ways you can help combat them.

Treatment of Thread and Spider Veins on Legs
3 Apr 2017

Treatment of Thread and Spider Veins on Legs

It is estimated that in many areas over 60% of the adult population suffers from varicose veins, thread veins or spider veins. How can you get rid of them?

Are You Comfortable in Your Perfect Imperfection!?
10 Jun 2016

Are You Comfortable in Your Perfect Imperfection!?

On a daily basis, we are faced with images of male and female "perfection". As a result of this, we are becoming more critical when we look into the mirror.

How to Better Understand the Cost of Cosmetic Surgery
18 Feb 2016

How to Better Understand the Cost of Cosmetic Surgery

We all like a good deal, to feel that we are getting value for money so how do you better understand the cost of cosmetic surgery treatments?

The Safety of Cosmetic Procedures Always Comes First
22 Jun 2015

The Safety of Cosmetic Procedures Always Comes First

The General Medical Council (GMC) Recommend more openness and pre-treatment consideration time for patients considering treatments.

How Does Clarivein Work ?
11 Sep 2012

How Does Clarivein Work ?

Varicose veins are a common disorder affecting 30 percent of the population at some stage in their lives. Can Clarivein help?

Cosmetic Surgery - The Role of the Surgeon as Counsellor
9 Mar 2012

Cosmetic Surgery - The Role of the Surgeon as Counsellor

The role of any great surgeon is far more than just a medic or even artiste; the best Consultant Surgeons are great Counsellors too.

The Best Value Cosmetic Surgery Deals on Groupon?
2 Mar 2012

The Best Value Cosmetic Surgery Deals on Groupon?

Like many in the industry, I tend to keep an eye on deal website Groupon with a mixture of fascination and suspicion.

Angelina Jolie Looks “Vein” at Screen Actors Guild Awards
16 Feb 2012

Angelina Jolie Looks “Vein” at Screen Actors Guild Awards

Beautiful, slim and toned women like Angelina Jolie are more likely to suffer from prominent veins on the hands and arms.

Pain Survey Data - Expected Versus Actual Pain
14 Sep 2011

Pain Survey Data - Expected Versus Actual Pain

At MediZen, we chose to undertake an audit to assess patients' expected discomfort with actual discomfort levels when undergoing a cosmetic procedure.

Why Buying Cosmetic Surgery on Credit Cards Is the New Trend
14 Apr 2011

Why Buying Cosmetic Surgery on Credit Cards Is the New Trend

It seems credit cards are coming to the rescue more and more often for cosmetic treatments nowadays.

Treatment of Facial Veins - Laser and Light Based Treatments
27 Jan 2011

Treatment of Facial Veins - Laser and Light Based Treatments

Facial redness and spider veins are a common cosmetic and medical complaint. What is the best treatment for this?

Everything You Need to Know About Ageing Skin
7 Oct 2010

Everything You Need to Know About Ageing Skin

As we age the skin gradually gets less translucent and does not retain water so well. All the skin functions take place more slowly in mature skin.

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