Thread Vein Treatment

Thread Veins – Spider Veins – Broken Veins

Thread veins, spider veins and broken veins is a very common problem. These veins have the appearance of small fine flat red veins or thicker purplish veins on the surface of the leg or face.

On the legs, these veins can appear all over or in certain clusters. Thread veins, spider veins or broken veins are very common on the outer aspect of the thigh around the inner knee or around the ankle. The appearance of these fine “capillary” veins can run in the family or sometimes they can be random. In some patients these surface veins are quite innocent and isolated and in some patients they may reflect an underlying valve problem in the veins and varicose veins. In some patients the appearance of thread veins around the ankle may reflect a risk of leg ulcers developing in the future. The skin may start to appear dark.

In the situation of a cluster of thread veins, spider veins or broken veins around the ankle a referral to a Vascular Surgeon is advisable. Treatment of these veins without a full ultrasound assessment may be a waste of money as well as potentially harmful.

WHAT TREATMENTS ARE AVAILABLE?

Microsclerotherapy

Microsclerotherapy is very effective treatment for thread veins, spider veins and broken veins. These veins Microsclerotherapy treatment of thread veins, broken veins or spider veins involves an injection with a very fine, almost invisible needle. Through this an injection of fluid is introduced which sticks the walls of the thread, spider or broken vein together so that blood cannot return.

The walls of the thread vein, spider vein or broken vein that have been damaged by the injection are slowly removed by the body's natural defence mechanisms over a period of months. Once the vein has been injected it can take between two weeks to six months for it to completely disappear. On rare occasions it can take up to a year.

Microsclerotherapy treatment is suitable for the vast majority of small, clearly visible thread veins, spider veins and broken veins. Several treatment sessions may be needed depending on the extent of the thread veins. This safe and effective treatment has been used on hundreds of thousands of patients around the world.

Veinwave Treatment

Veinwave is a revolutionary treatment for red (thread, spider or broken) veins on the legs or face. This thermo-coagulation technique is a complete solution being effective, totally safe and relatively painless with only minimal temporary bruising, producing immediate results with no side effects.

A fine needle is introduced over the vein and in most cases it disappears instantaneously without bruising. No bandaging is required.

Veinwave can be applied to any kind of skin complexion because it does not cause loss of pigmentation. It treats all spider veins on the legs and the feet as well as troublesome facial red veins. Veinwave is suitable for both men and women.

PhotoDerm Treatment

PhotoDerm is a new form of treatment that uses high intensity light therapy to safely eliminate spider veins. The PhotoDerm machine emits brief flashes of intense pulsed light, similar to a camera flash, which destroys unsightly small thread veins so that they fade and slowly disappear. Treatment is applied by placing a hand-held unit on your skin. The process is relatively painless being described as a brief stinging sensation.

No anaesthesia or pain medication is required. Short term side effects include slight reddening of the skin or local swelling which disappears in a few days. Several treatments may be required depending upon the severity and density of the vessels. You can resume normal activities immediately following treatment. PhotoDerm is usually highly successful, particularly satisfactory for facial thread veins, is safer than laser and does not cause scarring.

The paler the skin the more effective the treatment.

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