Spider Vein Treatment London

If you suffer from the appearance of unwanted veins below the surface of your skin, spider vein treatment in London might be the solution. The experts at Skin Perfection can help remove them in just a few treatments.

As a leading laser treatment specialist in London, we use the latest technology to treat thread veins and spider veins. With our thread vein removal treatments, we can help patients see amazing results. This might be to reduce their appearance or to remove your thread veins entirely.

Our team of experienced laser and skin practitioners use their expertise to develop a tailored treatment plan for each patient. We look at your skin type, skin condition and medical history to ensure we find the right course of treatment for you.

If you are ready to hear more about our laser treatments for thread vein removal, contact our London clinic today and book your appointment.

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What are spider veins or thread veins?

Spider veins also known as thread veins get their name because they form a web-like pattern below the surface of the skin.

They appear when the blood vessels below the surface of your skin become enlarged and therefore more visible. These visible veins are harmless and do not cause any bulging underneath the skin.

Thread veins, particularly facial veins can make you look older than you. They can also age you faster than lines and wrinkles. This is why many people decide to look at thread vein treatments. Anyone can develop thread veins at any point in their life. However, they are most common in people who are 40 or older.

Women are most prone to developing thread veins, but men can also suffer from thread veins too. They are usually linked to problems with your veins or some sort of damage to that area of veins.

We often treat people with facial thread veins and leg thread veins. Although it is possible to develop thread veins in most areas of the body. Common areas on the face include the nose and cheeks.

Thread veins causing any pain, discomfort or itching are rare. However, if you have thread veins, particularly on your legs that are causing issues, it is important to consult a doctor straight away.

What is the difference between thread veins and varicose veins?

Spider veins or thread veins are small, damaged veins that look like thin, web-like lines on the skin. They are typically blue, red or purple in colour. Varicose veins are much larger, twisting veins that mostly appear on the legs.

Thread veins and varicose veins stem from similar conditions. Varicose veins arise from malfunctioning valves in the blood vessels. This stops the blood from flowing normally, which causes an enlarged vein. This is similar for thread veins, although they typically become worse due to your genetics, weight and hormonal changes.

The main difference between the two is their appearance. Thread veins do not bulge on the surface of the skin. They also do not tend to cause pain, whereas varicose veins can be very painful.

Thread veins are harmless and we usually treat them for cosmetic reasons. Varicose veins can also be a cosmetic issue, but they may also become more serious and be an indication of an underlying health concern.

What causes thread veins?

Finding the root cause of why you develop thread veins can be a challenge, as there is not one main cause that results in you developing them.

Some of the main causes of thread veins include:

Genetics
The ageing process
Skin trauma or an injury to the skin
Too much sun exposure over a long period
Alcohol consumption (mostly facial redness and facial thread veins)
Hormonal changes including during pregnancy
Specific medications or antibiotics

Thread vein removal treatment in London

Laser treatment is one of the safest and most effective ways to target thread veins and remove thread veins.

At Skin Perfection, we have two options for thread vein removal, both of which are non-invasive and a painless treatment for unwanted veins.

When you attend a consultation at our London skin clinic, our team will discuss both the IPL or laser treatment and Photo-facial skin rejuvenation for your thread vein treatment.

IPL or laser thread vein treatments

Laser treatment is one of the most precise ways to target affected veins without causing any damage to healthy veins or skin. It uses laser energy to heat the thread veins, which causes them to break down and collapse.

The broken-down thread veins then dissolve, which enables your body to flush them out naturally through your immune system.

The treatment process is fairly quick and painless, but it can feel quite hot. Your laser practitioner will go at your pace and make sure you stay comfortable throughout your treatment.

This laser treatment works well on most skin types; however, you will need a patch test first to ensure that you are suitable and that it will provide you with great results. We can use this treatment on your face, legs and other areas of the body.

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Laser photo-facial skin rejuvenation

The laser photo-facial treatment is an all-round skin rejuvenation treatment. It not only helps to reduce the appearance of thread veins but also minimises sun damage and age spots and gives you a more even skin tone and skin texture.

It uses intense pulsed light therapy (IPL) to target thread veins and destroy them safely without harm to your skin. Pluses of light are sent directly into the affected veins where the blood in the veins absorbs the light. This destroys the blood vessel and the body removes it over time.

You will likely need more than one treatment session. The exact number will depend on the size, location and number of thread veins you want treatment on.

This laser treatment is not suitable for darker skin types. If you have dark skin, your practitioner will discuss alternative treatment options to help reduce your thread veins.

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Choose Skin Perfection as your thread vein clinic in London

Laser treatments are only effective when a trained professional carries them out. At Skin Perfection, you will be in the safe hands of our expert team who has over 20 years’ experience in providing most types of laser treatment and other skincare treatments.

Whether you have thread veins, rosacea or another skin concern, we will work with you to find the best solution, so you can enjoy flawless-looking skin. Your care and wellbeing will always come first, this is why we provide you with all the information you need about our treatments, so you can make the best decision for you and that you feel comfortable with.

If you want to know more about thread vein removal in London, book your initial consultation with our team today.

How to find our London laser clinic

We are easy to reach from all areas across London via the tube network. Our nearest tube station is Oxford Circus, which is only a two-minute walk from our clinic.