Red Vein Treatment
Thermavein treatment is an ingenious technique that removes thread veins (spider veins) and is particularly effective on the face. It is an excellent treatment for those troublesome and unsightly thread veins that might appear on the nose, cheeks or elsewhere on the face. Thermavein is quick and effective and inexpensive when compared with the alternative treatment of laser.
The treatment takes around 15-minutes and involves a tine (hair-like) needle being inserted into each thread vein being treated. The practitioner wears high powered magnifying glasses to enable the veins to be clearly visualised. The Thermavein machine then delivers a microwave pulse that causes thermal (heat) damage to the vein, resulting in it disappearing. Once treated the same vein should not return.
Thermavein treatment can completely treat facial thread veins. Once treated, the vein should not come back (however, new veins may always arise adjacent to the treated spider vein).
It is a quick and very effective treatment that does not take much time to perform. It can also be repeated on different areas. In fact, if there are wide areas to treat, then several treatments sessions are advised.
Anaesthetic
Virtually painless so no anaesthetic needed
Procedure Length
1 hour
Facility Stay
Day Case
Cost
From £250
Downtime
1- 2 days
Available in-house at Purity Bridge
Yes
Anaesthetic
Virtually painless so no anaesthetic needed
Procedure Length
1 hour
Facility Stay
Day Case
Cost
From £250
Downtime
1- 2 days
Available in-house at Purity Bridge
Yes
Following treatment, it is important to protect the treated area from excessive sun exposure and follow any aftercare instructions provided by your practitioner.
Most patients can return to normal activities immediately, although mild redness may be present for a short period.
Facial thread vein treatment is highly effective for many patients, particularly those with small visible red veins on the cheeks, nose and chin.
Results vary depending on the size, number and location of the veins being treated, but patient satisfaction is generally very high.
You should avoid excessive heat, vigorous exercise and alcohol for the first 24 to 48 hours if advised by your practitioner.
Keeping the skin cool and protected can help support the healing process.
The veins that are successfully treated usually do not return. However, new thread veins can develop over time as part of the natural ageing process or due to factors such as genetics and sun exposure.
Maintenance treatments may occasionally be beneficial.
Thread veins can develop for a variety of reasons including genetics, ageing, sun damage, rosacea, pregnancy and lifestyle factors.
Many patients notice them becoming more visible over time, particularly around the nose and cheeks.
Some patients achieve excellent results after a single treatment, while others may benefit from a series of sessions.
The number of treatments required depends on the severity and extent of the thread veins.
Most patients tolerate treatment very well and describe the sensation as brief and manageable.
The procedure is quick, and any discomfort usually lasts only a few moments.
Many treated veins disappear immediately or fade over the following days and weeks.
Improvement continues as the skin heals and redness settles.
