What is Thread Veins & Vascular Lesions ?
As you age your skin loses collagen and becomes thinner, so when veins expand, they become visible through your skin. Prominent thread veins can be inherited, but they are often caused by long term sun exposure, pregnancy, rosacea, alcohol, smoking and standing for long periods. Thread veins are extremely common in many men and women. They can be unsightly and make you feel very self-conscious.
- Dramatically improve the appearance
- High effecting and comfort
- Pain free
- Not harmful in any way
£ 125
1 session . for small lesions
£ 165
1 session . for medium lesions
£ 200
1 session . for large lesions
Thread Veins & Vascular Lesions
Thread veins and vascular lesions can appear anywhere on the face and body and are common in both men and women.
Presenting themselves as very thin red or purple coloured veins, they are primarily the result of burst blood vessels, becoming visible due to their closeness to the skin′s surface. Thread veins and vascular lesions can be an inherited condition.
Still, other contributing factors to their development can include smoking, alcohol consumption, pregnancy, extended periods on your feet or (facially) when affected by the condition Rosacea. The ageing process can also cause their development, as getting older can see naturally lost collagen in the skin, causing it to become thin.
FAQ : Thread Veins & Vascular Lesions
As we age, sometimes small, broken veins can appear on the face and body. It has been estimated that over 25% of adult females are currently suffering with some type of vein problem. These veins, known commonly as “thread veins” or “spider veins” can be removed with laser light energy. Our patients seeking Thread vein removal may suffer with confidence issues due to their appearance. Undergoing a thread vein Removal procedure can put fun back into holidays, wearing shorts or skirts or swimwear, without feeling self-conscious about little broken, coloured 19 veins on the legs or face. There are a number of options available for Thread Veins & Vascular Lesions treatment such as laser, IPL, Electrodesiccation.
Our state-of-the-art lasers eliminate only the unwanted red veins and don’t affect the surrounding skin, leaving healthy vein-free skin. Laser light is directed at the unwanted veins, causing them to heat up extremely quickly, break down and collapse in on themselves. The process is called photothermo lys is.
Although many patients report little or no discomfort, some may experience a mild stinging sensation when the laser pulse is delivered.
In many cases, significant improvement is realised in as few as one to three treatments. In some cases new spider veins may appear, therefore, additional treatments may be necessary.
The results are semi-permanent. However, in some cases they can return if the vein only shrinks (and rendered invisible) rather than completely obliterated.
