– Thread Vein Removal – Vein Centre in UK –
Thread veins (telangiectasia), or spider veins as they are also known, look like very fine red or purple wavy lines on the skin, and they usually occur on the face or legs. These are actually tiny blood vessels which run very close to the surface of the skin, which is why we are able to see and notice them. For some, thread veins on legs can be the first thing they notice about themselves when looking in a mirror, or when wearing skirts or shorts.
Leg thread veins
Thread veins on legs can be extensive, and more challenging to treat. They are usually asymptomatic but some patients may notice itching or a burning sensation.
There are two methods that we use for thread vein removal treatment on the legs. The first is microsclerotherapy. This involves a series of injections into the veins using a tiny needle. The second is to undergo phlebectomies which involves the removal of these smaller veins through a small incision in the skin.
Thread veins on the legs may be caused by problems with the valves in the deep veins. This is the reason some people also develop varicose veins. If we treat the thread veins and these valves are not working properly, the thread veins will return very quickly. In most circumstances it is therefore important that patients have a duplex ultrasound scan to assess the deep veins of the legs prior to any treatment. This is undertaken by our consultant vascular surgeon Mr Perricone.
Thread veins on the legs take longer to disappear than those on the face. Often several treatment sessions are required at our Vein Centre.
If you have thread veins on your legs which you’d like to have treated the first step would be to arrange a consultation with our consultant vascular surgeon, Mr Vittorio Perricone within our vein centre in Clitheroe. During this consultation he will assess the veins on your legs and perform a colour duplex ultrasound scan to ascertain if there is an underlying venous insufficiency within your deeper veins which has contributed to the appearance of the thread veins, as this will need to be treated first in order to ensure that the same thread veins don’t reappear. Following this consultation Mr Perricone will be able to advise of the most appropriate treatment options available for you, and an appointment can be arranged for a treatment should you wish to proceed.
Facial thread veins
Facial thread veins are most commonly seen on the cheeks or the nose. They may be associated with skin conditions such as rosacea.
These can be easily and effectively treated by vein centre using the ThermaVein system in a process known as thermocoagulation. During this thread vein removal a very fine needle is placed on top of the vein, and microwave current applied through the needle, which seals the vein shut. It literally disappears instantly. Usually just one treatment session is required, unless the veins are very extensive. This is a very safe treatment, without the potential complications seen with laser or IPL treatments.
If rosacea is a contributing factor, it is sensible to have the condition treated. The clinic offers solutions for this problem using ZO Medical products.
If you have thread veins on your face, these can be treated at both our Chorley and Clitheroe clinics by our medical director Dr Grant McKeating and our aesthetics nurse, Helen Little. Consultations for facial thread veins can be carried out at both clinics and don’t require an ultrasound scan but we do ask that patients remove any makeup or thick facial hair such as beards (if the thread veins appear beneath the hair), as we’ll need to be able to fully see and assess the extent of the thread veins.
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