The Skin Specialist Nurse is an expert in treating all kinds of skin conditions including thread veins. Skin treatments are expertly delivered and designed to give lasting results and increase confidence by improving or removing thread veins that can add to the ageing look or just be unsightly.
Thread veins, also known as spider veins or broken capillaries, are small, blood vessels that are near the surface of the skin. They are typically shades of red, blue, or purple in colour and may resemble a spider’s web or tree branches. Thread veins can occur on various parts of the body, but they are most commonly seen on the face and legs.
Maintaining good skin care practices, avoiding prolonged sun exposure, and addressing underlying health conditions can contribute to the prevention of thread veins.
Causes of Thread Veins
- Heredity: A family history of thread veins may increase the likelihood of developing them.
- Aging: As people age, the skin can lose elasticity, and blood vessels may become more visible.
- Sun Exposure: Prolonged sun exposure can damage the skin and contribute to the development of thread veins.
- Hormonal Changes: Hormonal fluctuations, such as those occurring during pregnancy, puberty, or menopause, can contribute to the development of thread veins.
- Injuries or Trauma: Injuries to the skin or underlying blood vessels can result in the formation of thread veins.
- Certain Medical Conditions: Conditions such as rosacea or chronic inflammation can increase the risk of thread veins.
How to Treat Thread Veins?
There are different options to reduce or remove thread veins, and the best option for your individual skin will be discussed with the Skin Specialist Nurse before being booked in. Here are some of the options to treat thread veins.
Sclerotherapy – Sclerotherapy is a common and effective treatment for thread veins. It involves injecting a solution directly into the affected veins, causing them to collapse and fade over time. This treatment is often used for leg veins.
Advanced Electrolysis – this therapy can be used in the treatment of fine thread veins and blood spots on the face and chest area.
LED Light Therapy – LED light therapy uses broad-spectrum LED light to target blood vessels, leading to their gradual disappearance. It is effective for treating facial thread veins and has minimal downtime.
Book Your Thread Vein Treatment
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