Thread veins, also called spider or broken veins are usually present very near to the surface of the skin. They are red, blue, or purple in colour, and are less than 1mm to 2 mm in diameter, unlike much larger, deeper varicose veins. They are not regarded as a serious medical condition but they can occasionally ache depending on their location.
Anyone can suffer with thread veins, and they can appear on any part of the body. Although harmless, they can cause distress as the sufferer often feels self-conscious, particularly if the veins are on an exposed part of the body, such as the legs or face, which people can see.
A variety of options, including using heat generating technologies such as light and electrical currents have been developed to treat thread veins, along with the refinement of techniques originally designed for treating larger vascular problems.
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Gary
"Chose to come to this clinic for some thread vein removal around my nose and cheeks. The surroundings are beautiful, as is the clinic itself, very clean and light. Julie was very friendly and reassuring. She went through the whole process and made me feel at ease and confident in her abilities. The procedure was quite quick and so efficient. At all times I was asked if I was ok to continue with the procedure (it is a little painful, but not so much I felt a need to stop). I’m very pleased with the results so far and would definitely recommend. I am thinking of returning for other treatments in the future as I was very well looked after."
Fiz Boulton
"Having done a lot of research for the best clinic to have treatment for thread veins on my face. I found Facial Aesthetics with 5* reviews. Although not local to me it was well worth the journey. Beautifully tranquil surroundings, very relaxing clinic where I met Hannah and Julie. Julie is a lovely talented lady who’s knowledge is amazing. The treatment was explained in depth and I felt in very safe hands.
The actual treatment took less than 15 minutes, numbing cream helped along with the cooling gel afterwards.
I couldn’t believe the results!! I have another visit planned for any tweaks!
I cannot recommend Facial Aesthetics enough, totally professional yet friendly and very welcoming.
I would highly recommend anyone thinking of any aesthetic treatment to go and have a chat with them.
You will not be disappointed!!!
Thank you Julie so much. So so pleased already xx
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Alison Lewis, Basingstoke
"I visited Dr Tanja at her clinic today for removal of thread veins. The whole experience from beginning to end was professional, painless and effective. The results achieved were beyond my expectations, as most of the problem areas disappeared before I left the clinic! I would have no hesitation in recommending Dr Tanja, she is brilliant at what she does.
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Nasal Thread Vein Removal Before and After
Thread veins are commonly found on the cheeks, nose and legs. By using a combination of thermavein and microsclerotherapy we can minimise the broken capillaries often permanently. This requires minimal downtime and results are instant.
Nasal Thread Vein Removal Before and After
Thread veins are commonly found on the cheeks, nose and legs. By using a combination of thermavein and microsclerotherapy we can minimise the broken capillaries often permanently. This requires minimal downtime and results are instant.
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Laser and IPL Treatment Pigmented/Vascular Problems
Laser and light technologies have been developed to treat people with a variety of different skin problems including pigmented (skin colour, birthmark) and vascular (vein) problems.
Microwave Treatment (Thermocoagulation)
The use of high frequency microwave energy has become available in the UK for the treatment of thread veins and other skin lesions through thermocoagulation. An example of this is Veinwave or Thermavein.
RadioSurgery
Radiofrequency or radiowave surgery can be used in Dermatology and Cosmetic Medicine for minor surgical procedures such as removing thread veins, warts, growths, birthmarks and moles.
Sclerotherapy and Microsclerotherapy
Sclerotherapy was developed for treating varicose veins. Microsclerotherapy is a technique of injecting thread veins with a sclerosant that causes swelling in the vein’s wall which destroys it.
