About The Treatment
Thread veins, also known as spider veins (telangiectasia) are thin veins, close to the surface of the skin, which have become enlarged, and hence visible and unsightly.
ThermaVein® uses thermo-coagulation delivered via a skin probe which seals the vein walls, causing them to disappear. Unlike other treatments such as IPL and Lasers, ThermaVein® cannot cause loss of pigmentation, is suitable for all skin types, and can be used on men and women.
TheramVein® can be used on any part of the body, common treatment areas include the face and arms.
For leg veins, we offer sclerotherapy treatment in clinic.
What are the benefits of ThermaVein®?
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Safe – little risk of burns, bruising, necrosis or pigmentation
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Quick – treatments usually take around 20 minutes
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Effective – the practitioner wears a visualiser headlamp that provides accurate and targeted treatment. Veins usually disappear immediately and often only one treatment is required to see significant results
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Minimal pain – reports from patients describe it as being similar to having a hair plucked.
Before any treatment can be suggested, you will require a consultation to ascertain your concerns, medical history and suitability.
Suitable For
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Thread veins
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Spider naevi
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Rosacea
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Cherry angiomas (blood spots)
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Skin tags
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Campbell-de-Morgan spots (red dots or bumps anywhere on the body)
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Milia (small white dots typically on the face)
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Warts
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Verruca
DOWNTIME
Minimal
TREATMENT
Non-Invasive
SESSIONS
Typically 1-3
DURATION
30 Minutes
REVIEW
In 6 Weeks
NEW - Add Dermalux LED therapy to your ThermaVein treatment to reduce redness and healing time and add anti-ageing and skin health benefits!
Frequently Asked Questions
How does it work?
ThermaVein® uses a process called Thermocoagulation - based on a high frequency wave producing a thermal lesion with protection of the skin. Thermocoagulation works by gently joining the two walls of the vein together, causing it to collapse. The tiny collapsed vein is then absorbed by the body.
What Does it Feel Like?
The treatment is relatively pain-free. Some patients have described it as feeling like a hair being plucked.
Is it safe?
Yes – ThermaVein treatments have been safely performed thousands of times, all over the world. Unlike laser or IPL, it targets only the specific veins, rather than generalised areas, meaning there is minimal risk of damaging neighbouring tissue.