Category: Thread Vein Removal

Thread veins, also called spider veins, are tiny blood vessels that show up near the skin’s surface. Red, blue, or purple lines, kind of like spider webs. They mostly appear on the face, legs, and sometimes other body parts. They’re different from big, raised varicose veins.

Things like genetics, aging, hormones, sun exposure, injuries, or conditions like rosacea can cause thread veins. They’re usually harmless but can bother some people for how they look.

If you’re frustrated with those pesky thread veins, skincare products might not pack enough punch. But fear nott, here at Surrey Laser Clinic, we have had magnificent results with removing them.

Blasting them away with style, and altough they might sting a tiny bit, the cherry on top of all of this is once zapped, those thread veins tend to stay gone.

All our skin care treatment options include the revolutionary Motus AY – a new painless system that combines Alexandrite with Nd:YAG laser sources, providing treatments to many dermatological concerns with just one system.

How does the treatment work?

At The Surrey Laser Clinic, we use laser treatment to target specific veins. The light energy safely passes through the surrounding tissues, causing the vein to heat up. Coagulation then naturally breaks down the thread veins

Just keep in mind, if you’ve got a few now, more might decide to join the party later on. If you are ready to bid adieu to those thread veins, we are on hand to help you should you be concerned about the appearance of any thread veins you may have.

If you need help with thread veins and getting some advice then please call us on 01932731566

We had a lady visit us here at Surrey Laser Clinic asking for help with the thread veins that she had, we were of course happy to help.

Using our NdYag Laser, we were blown away by the results after just 3 treatments. The Picture you see above is from left to right, before we began, then immediately after treatment in the middle and finally on the right, after 3 treatments! Wow!

What are Thread Veins?
Thread veins, sometimes known as spider veins are small, dilated blood vessels near the surface of the skin.

What Causes Them?

There are several factors that can cause or contribute to the development of thread veins:

Hormonal changes, such as those that occur during pregnancy, menopause, or as a result of birth control pills or hormone replacement therapy, can contribute to the development of thread veins.

Genetics, a family history of thread veins can increase your risk of developing them as well as just aging, as we get older, the elasticity of their blood vessels can diminish, leading to the development of thread veins.

Sun exposure, prolonged exposure to the sun can damage the skin and the blood vessels underneath, making thread veins more likely to form, simularly injuries/trauma to the skin can damage blood vessels and result in the formation of thread veins.

Standing or sitting for long periods does not help, this can increase the risk of thread veins, especially in the legs, due to the increased pressure on the veins, along with excess body weight, this can increase pressure on the blood vessels in the legs and contribute to the development of thread veins, especially in the lower limbs.

Women are more likely than men to develop thread veins, especially during and after pregnancy, smoking can contribute to poor circulation and skin damage, which may increase the risk and excessive alcohol consumption can dilate blood vessels and lead to the development of thread veins, particularly on the face.

Of course it is not all bad news – we are on hand to help you should you be concerned about the appearance of any thread veins you may have, book in for a Skin Consultation with one of our Experts here and we will always give you our best advice.

If you need help with thread veins and getting some advice then please call us on 01932553118

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Our Laser therapy goes beyond just hair reduction.

We can also treat thread veins with the laser and have had some fantastic results in doing so.

Thread Veins also known as spider veins are small, dilated blood vessels that appear near the surface of the skin. They are usually red, blue, or purple in colour and often have a branching or web-like pattern.

Thread veins commonly occur on the face, legs, and other parts of the body & are called “thread veins” because they look like fine threads or spider webs.

What Causes Thread Veins?

Thread veins can be caused by various factors, including:

1. Genetics ~ Some people may be more prone to developing thread veins due to inherited factors.
2. Aging ~ As we get older, the skin and blood vessels become less elastic, making thread veins more likely to appear.
3. Hormonal changes ~ Hormonal fluctuations during pregnancy, menopause, or the use of certain medications can contribute to the development of thread veins.
4. Sun exposure ~ Prolonged sun exposure can weaken the blood vessel walls and lead to the formation of thread veins.
5. Injury or trauma ~ Previous injuries or trauma to the skin can cause thread veins to develop in the affected area.
6. Rosacea ~ People with rosacea, a skin condition characterized by redness and flushing, may also develop thread veins on their face.

While thread veins are typically harmless, some individuals may find them cosmetically undesirable.

Laser treatment uses intense bursts of light to target and fade thread veins. The heat generated by the laser damages the walls of the blood vessels, causing them to collapse and seal shut. This process is known as coagulation.

Multiple sessions may be required for optimal results.  If you want to discuss your options in more detail, please do get in touch and we can talk you through the process.