Thread vein removal near Babraham using advanced electrolysis, carried out vessel by vessel by Shannon at her clinic in Upper Cambourne.
Thread veins, also called broken capillaries or telangiectasia, are the fine red and purple lines that show on the face, often beside the nose and across the cheeks. They are not dangerous, but they can be hard to cover with make-up and many people feel self-conscious about them.
What a thread vein is
The tiny blood vessels near the surface of your skin spend a lifetime opening and closing to help regulate your temperature. Over time some stop closing and stay permanently widened, so they show through the skin. They will not repair themselves, but they can be treated.
There are many reasons thread veins appear, including genetics, exposure to harsh weather and sudden changes in temperature, smoking, and pregnancy and childbirth.
How advanced electrolysis treats thread veins
Shannon uses advanced electrolysis, also known as short wave diathermy, with Sterex equipment. A sterile probe about the thickness of a hair rests on the skin directly over the vein, and a very brief pulse of heat seals that section of the vessel. Blood stops flowing through it, it collapses, and over the following weeks your body breaks it down and absorbs it.
Because the energy goes into the vein being treated rather than the skin around it, this is a precise treatment, carried out under magnification one vessel at a time. Spider naevi, a small red spot with fine veins spreading out from it, can be treated in the same way.
Your first appointment
Your first visit is a consultation and patch test rather than a full treatment. Shannon looks at your veins under magnification, goes through your medical history and anything relevant such as rosacea or recent sun exposure, and treats a small test area so you can see how your skin settles over the next few days. If it settles well, you come back with an agreed plan covering which veins to treat, how many sessions you are likely to need and what it will cost.
What to expect after treatment
Straight after treatment you may notice some swelling or warmth in the area. This usually fades within hours or days, depending on how sensitive your skin is, and following Shannon’s aftercare advice helps it settle more quickly. A few isolated veins can often be dealt with in a short appointment, while more widespread veins are treated over a course of sessions.
Thread vein removal for clients from Babraham
Shannon’s clinic is at 64 Vickers Way in Upper Cambourne, and clients travel from Babraham and the surrounding area for thread vein treatment. To find out whether advanced electrolysis is right for your veins, book your consultation.