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Safely remove leg thread veins with a simple and effective treatment
Leg thread veins, also referred to as spider veins can appear on the of the skin. They can appear blue, purple or red in colour and are thin lines that look a little like a web or branch. They are usually not painful or but can be and affect your when you want to bare your legs, in the summer months. Thread veins are different from varicose veins which are larger and deeper, may appear lumpy or and are flesh or red. If you have leg veins that bother you, our skin experts can treat this quickly and effectively. You may also experience which can also be treated at sk:n.
What are leg thread veins?
Leg thread veins occur when a valve inside a vein stops working . Our veins carry blood to the heart and to stop blood backwards, veins have a one-way valve that closes once the blood has passed . If the valve is damaged or weakened, it could mean that the blood to flow in the correct direction which then causes a small pool inside the vein. This causes the vein to branch out causing the thread vein.
What causes leg thread veins?
Many people who suffer from leg thread veins will find it is genetic. This is also found more commonly in women than in men. Also as we age, valves become weaker, so we are more likely to develop leg thread veins. Being can also be a cause, as extra pressure is placed on the legs. Pregnancy can also be a cause due to blood moving through the body as well as the extra weight placed on the legs. Also if you sit or stand for extended periods, your heart has to work harder to pump blood in the right . can also have an effect, for example, birth control, as well as menopause, can be a cause, as can weaken vein valves.
How can veins be removed from legs?
There are two options for leg thread veins. A treatment is the use of laser. This will break down unwanted veins using brief pulses of laser light. The light heats up the veins very quickly them to in on themselves. The is called . A more traditional and proven is . This involves the injection of a solution into the vein that results in microscopic damage to the cells the vein to close which is then dispersed through the body’s immune system.
Which treatment is right for you?
A combination of both treatments may be depending on the nature of your leg thread veins. In your consultation, the best treatment for you will be discussed and agreed. Laser is best for smaller thread veins, whereas sclerotherapy is often used for larger thread veins and also for people with darker skin tones, for whom laser treatments may not be advised.
What is the treatment process and how many sessions will I need?
Depending on the size and number of thread veins, this will differ. Which is why our clients attend a consultation with one of our specialist doctors to create an individual treatment plan. Our doctors typically to start with a course of 6, however the amount of needed may differ from person to person. Treatments are carried out at 4-week internals.
Step 1
Book a no consultation with an experienced doctor. You can or .
Doctor consultations from £185
Step 2
Visit your sk:n clinic and meet your doctor for a one to one consultation. During this consultation the doctor will:
Step 3
Begin your leg thread vein removal with skin clinics in the UK. The doctor will perform the treatment in a clinical environment and advise aftercare.
sk:n are regulated through the Care (CQC) the same as the NHS and the equivalent in (HIS) and Wales (HIW). Trust the experts, we have performed 1000s of leg thread removal so you can rest you’re in safe hands.
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Yes. We use state-of-the-art lasers which only target unwanted veins, the skin unharmed. Sclerotherapy is a proven method that has been practised since the 1930s. It is an extremely safe with very few when by a practitioner.
You may find the treatment slightly uncomfortable but not painful. Laser treatment is described as like the flick of an elastic band on your skin. With sclerotherapy, you might feel the pricking sensation of the needle, but the pain is minimal. If you are concerned, we can also apply a numbing cream before the treatment.
Our clients report a reduction in unwanted veins by as much as 75% following one to three .
The results are . However, if you are prone to leg thread veins you may need treatments if new vessels appear.
You may notice some swelling or slight bruising but this is temporary and will usually fade within a few days to reveal clear and skin.
There are two options – either opt for laser treatment, which breaks down the veins by using brief pulses of laser light which heats up veins quickly them to collapse. Or sclerotherapy is an of a saline which will the thread veins. Your practitioner will discuss these options further with you.
It would depend on the size of the area and whether laser or sclerotherapy is best for you. Prices start at £275 per treatment, but if you require three treatments you would save money by booking a course.
Yes, our Leg Thread Veins Treatment has been specifically by our and each product has been carefully selected from our range of skincare brands. This includes three different for use before and after your . You will a 40% discount when purchased with a treatment course. Before your treatment, you should protect your skin with a high factor sun cream. You should also avoid using fake tan before your treatment. We recommend .
After your treatment, your doctor will give you all of the advice you need. We recommend using which will soothe and calm skin. You should also use which is with with proven hydrating, and healing . This gel cools the skin, protects from and cell of skin. We also recommend as skin may be more sensitive to the sun.
· Ensure the skin to be treated isn’t tanned (including fake tan) and hasn’t had any excessive sun exposure in the last six weeks prior to your treatment.
· Products containing A should not be used for three days prior to your treatment.
· Avoid excessive heat such as saunas, steam rooms or activity for three days after .
· Do not expose the treatment area to sunlight or sunbeds after treatment and use daily.
· Wear loose clothing for three days after treatment to avoid friction on the skin.
You should a healthy weight to reduce on the legs, stay mobile and avoid or for hours and try to walk around every 30 minutes. Ensure you get which will circulation, and where possible elevate the legs when sitting down. You should also avoid tight which can restrict blood flow, avoid overuse of hot tubs and saunas which can cause veins to swell, or try stockings which will help improve blood flow and further thread veins.
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