Thermavein
Gold Standard Thread Vein Removal Treatment. ThermaVein® is a gentle, yet effective treatment used to remove thread veins. This treatment offers an instant, safe and permanent treatment for thread veins or spider veins. Small blue or red veins at the surface of the skin can be a problem for many people. Medically known as ‘telangiectasia’, these small veins are hard to cover with makeup and have an ageing and unhealthy look which can spoil the complexion and be unappealing. ThermaVein® is a clinically proven method which offers instant and permanent results in removing annoying vein problems.
How It Works
ThermaVein® is a very safe treatment which deploys specially designed technology, using to seal the thread vein walls in a process called ‘Thermocoagulation’. Thermocoagulation works by gently joining the two walls of the vein together.
ThermaVein® is based on a high frequency wave producing a thermal lesion within the vein. A small probe is used, through which a low radiofrequency current of 4Mhz is applied to the skin, changing the consistency of the vein walls so that they stick together and become sealed. Once the veins are sealed, they are gradually re-absorbed by the body’s lymphatic system, leaving the skin clearer than before.
This method of treatment is very safe due to the very low current used, which means that it does not cause any burns or serious side effects. It is proven effective and relatively painless.
Consultation
A free no obligation consultation is offered before treatment to discuss your needs and suitability for treatment with one of our experienced nurse prescribers, at this appointment we will address your particular areas of concerns and together we will form a treatment plan. Should you choose to go ahead, subject to a full medical history, you can have treatment on the same day.
Treatment Areas
ThermaVein® is not just for veins –
the machine can also help with other conditions too.
ThermaVein® can be used to help:
• Facial thread veins
• Milia (small white spots)
• Skin tags
• Campbell-de-Morgan spots (red dots or bumps)
• Ankle thread veins
• Vascular blemishes
• Troublesome red veins
• Blackheads
• Cherry angiomas/blood spots
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it safe, does it hurt?
ThermaVein® uses heat to destroy the veins. There are no chemicals involved, no injections and no incisions. A very low current of 4MHz is used during treatment. The low current and the fact that ThermaVein® does not treat the blood means ThermaVein® is very safe for patients.
The sensation can be compared to a small pinch or a needle prick and is over very quickly.
How long does it take to work?
Results are instant, the treatment takes approximately 15 minutes, multiple treatments will be required for larger areas to be covered fully.
Are there any side effects?
No bandages or dressings will be required, you will not have any bruises, the skin may appear red, flushed with some dryness and micro crusts for several days.
Treatment is suitable for all skin types, unlike laser or IPL, there are no restrictions on sun exposure after treatment.
What about aftercare advice?
Aloe vera gel followed by SPF 30 or higher will be applied to the skin immediately after treatment.
Avoid direct exposure to sun for 1-2 weeks, whilst continuing to apply spf 30 or higher, daily.
Tiny micro-crusts may be present as the skin is healing but this usually resolves within 1 week after the treatment.