Thread Vein Removal
Tiny red or blue thread veins, or spider veins, of the legs, face or chest can be treated in the clinic as walk-in walk-out procedures. I offer microsclerotherapy and radio-frequency (“vein-away”) treatments. Book your consultation today or arrange a call to discuss the treatment.
How can I help with Thread Vein Removal?
Thread veins (or spider veins) can make an unsightly appearance on the legs, face, chest or occasionally elsewhere.
If they are on the legs then occasionally they might be “fed” by varicose veins which are sometimes under the surface and not obvious (a scan will reveal them).
Treatment for thread veins usually involves more than one session but the results are fantastic.
MD, MB ChB, FRCS (England),
FRCS (Gen Surg)
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Find out how I can help
If you’d like to find out more about how I can help with Thread Vein Removal then an initial consultation can be arranged at your convenience.
What is Thread Vein Removal?
Thread vein removal, also known as sclerotherapy, is a medical technique for removing thread veins from the skin. A sclerosing agent is injected into the vein, causing it to collapse and disappear.
Thread Veins occur when the valves in the veins weaken, allowing blood to flow backwards and pool in the vein. This causes the vein to enlarge and become visible through the skin.
There are many reasons why thread veins can develop, including:
- Hormonal changes (such as during pregnancy)
- Prolonged standing or sitting
- Obesity
What does the treatment for Thread Vein Removal involve?
Each session is timetabled for 30 minutes.
Microsclerotherapy is usually recommended for leg thread veins. This involves the injection of a sclerosant solution to seal the little veins. A tiny (children’s diabetic) needle is used which just scratches the surface. A compression stocking is then worn for a week to support the work of the sclerosant.
Facial redness is usually treated with electrical radio-frequency sealing (“vein-away”).
Both of these treatments usually involve more than one session and often several or more.
Recovery from Thread Vein Removal
After treatment, you can expect some itching and mild discomfort from the treated veins. Initially, the veins may be more apparent because they are inflamed. As they settle, sometimes a brown mark is visible but this fades almost always within a couple of months.
Although the treated veins initially look worse, they will fade away over the course of several weeks.
What you can expect from Thread Vein Removal
You can expect excellent results from thread vein removal. The treatment is minimally invasive and veins usually fade away over the course of several weeks after treatment.
The Horndean Clinic
Our friendly team is based in the Horndean Clinic in Waterlooville near Portsmouth, UK. It’s wheelchair accessible and we adhere to current COVID-19 regulations. We look forward to welcoming you to the clinic after you have booked your consultation.
The Horndean Surgery
The Doctors Surgery,
London road,
Horndean.
PO8 0BN
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If you’d like to talk through any of the treatments on offer then please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
