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:: Thread Vein Removal

Men and Women alike rightly feel that thread veins and spider veins on the face and legs are cosmetically unattractive even if they are not a major medical problem as a rule. The veins can be treated by laser or Sclerotherapy. We can offer either treatments or a combination of both to achieve the best possible results.
:: Can all thread veins be removed?

By combining laser and sclerotherapy treatments, we are able to maximise our ability to clear thread veins. However, some very large veins and some very small veins may be resistant to either treatment and may not respond.
:: Which laser would be used?

We use the latest diode technology, the Dornier Skinpulse which is proving to be very efficient at removing blood vessels up to a diameter of about 2mm.
:: What is laser treatment like?

The laser is fired in short bursts at the thread veins. This feels like a hot pinprick on the skin, and some patients may find this a little discomforting. Following treatment the skin is cooled which reduces this sensation.
:: How many treatments will I need?

The number of treatments needed, will depend on the site and the extent of the affected area. Small thread veins on the face normally disperse after just 1-2 treatments on each vein.
:: Are all thread veins suitable for laser therapy?

Not all thread veins will respond to laser therapy, as they may be too large or situated too deeply within the skin for the laser to penetrate. In these cases, sclerotherapy may be more effective.
:: What is sclerotherapy?

Sclerotherapy involves the introduction of an extremely fine needle into the vein to be treated. The vein is then filled with sclerosing liquid, which causes microscopic damage to the cells lining the vein. The body responds to this damage causing the vessel to shrink and eventually to be obliterated.
:: What does it feel like?

The sclerosing agent is used in tiny amounts and causes minimal discomfort, like a tiny pinprick. It is much less painful than other injections or blood tests.
:: How many treatments will I need?

The larger or deeper leg veins may take several treatments over a period of 3-4 months.
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