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Find the right treatment to reduce unwanted Leg Thread Veins.

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Safely remove leg thread veins with a simple and effective treatment

Leg thread veins, also referred to as spider veins can appear on the surface of the skin. They can appear blue, purple or red in colour and are thin lines that look a little like a web or branch. They are usually not painful or harmful but can be annoying and affect your confidence when you want to bare your legs, in the summer months. Thread veins are from varicose veins which are larger and deeper, may appear lumpy or twisted and are usually flesh or red. If you have leg veins that bother you, our skin experts can treat this and effectively. You may also experience which can also be treated at sk:n.

What are leg thread veins?

Leg thread veins occur when a valve inside a vein stops working properly. Our veins carry blood to the heart and to stop blood backwards, veins have a valve that closes once the blood has passed through. If the valve is or weakened, it could mean that the blood struggles to flow in the correct which then causes a small pool inside the vein. This causes the vein to branch out causing the thread vein.

What causes leg thread veins?

Many people who suffer from leg thread veins will find it is genetic. This is also found more commonly in women than in men. Also as we age, valves become weaker, so we are more likely to develop leg thread veins. Being can also be a cause, as extra is placed on the legs. Pregnancy can also be a cause due to blood moving the body as well as the extra weight placed on the legs. Also if you sit or stand for extended periods, your heart has to work harder to pump blood in the right . Hormones can also have an effect, for example, birth control, as well as menopause, can be a cause, as can weaken vein valves.

How can veins be removed from legs?

There are two treatment options for leg thread veins. A popular treatment is the use of laser. This will break down unwanted veins using brief pulses of laser light. The light heats up the veins very quickly them to collapse in on themselves. The is called photothermolysis. A more traditional and proven treatment is . This involves the injection of a into the vein that results in microscopic damage to the cells the vein to close which is then through the body’s natural immune system.

Which treatment is right for you?

A of both treatments may be advised depending on the nature of your leg thread veins. In your consultation, the best for you will be discussed and agreed. Laser treatment is best for smaller thread veins, whereas sclerotherapy is often used for larger thread veins and also for people with darker skin tones, for whom laser treatments may not be advised.

What is the treatment process and how many sessions will I need?

on the size and number of thread veins, this will differ. Which is why our clients attend a consultation with one of our specialist doctors to create an individual plan. Our doctors to start with a course of 6, however the amount of treatments needed may differ from person to person. Treatments are out at 4-week internals.

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Book a no obligation consultation with an doctor. You can or .

Doctor from £185

Step 2

Visit your sk:n clinic and meet your doctor for a one to one . During this consultation the doctor will:

Step 3

Begin your leg thread vein removal treatment with leading skin in the UK. The doctor will the treatment in a clinical and advise aftercare.

sk:n are regulated through the Care Quality Commission (CQC) the same as the NHS and the in (HIS) and Wales (HIW). Trust the experts, we have 1000s of leg thread removal treatments so you can rest assured you’re in safe hands.

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Yes. We use lasers which only target veins, leaving the skin . is a proven method that has been since the 1930s. It is an safe treatment with very few complications when by a practitioner.

You may find the slightly but not . Laser is described as feeling like the flick of an band on your skin. With sclerotherapy, you might feel the pricking sensation of the needle, but the pain is minimal. If you are concerned, we can also apply a numbing cream before the .

Our report a visible reduction in unwanted veins by as much as 75% following one to three treatments.

The results are . However, if you are prone to leg thread veins you may need if new vessels appear.

You may notice some swelling or slight bruising but this is temporary and will usually fade within a few days to reveal clear and healthy skin.

There are two treatment – either opt for laser treatment, which breaks down the veins by using brief pulses of laser light which heats up veins quickly causing them to collapse. Or sclerotherapy is an injection of a saline solution which will the thread veins. Your medical will these further with you.

It would depend on the size of the area and whether laser or is best for you. Prices start at £275 per treatment, but if you require three you would save money by booking a course.

Yes, our Leg Thread Veins Programme has been specifically by our and each product has been carefully selected from our range of high-quality brands. This includes three different products for use before and after your . You will a 40% discount when with a course. Before your treatment, you should protect your skin with a high factor sun cream. You should also avoid using fake tan before your . We recommend .

After your treatment, your doctor will give you all of the aftercare advice you need. We using which will soothe and calm irritated skin. You should also use which is enriched with botanicals with proven hydrating, soothing and healing properties. This gel cools the skin, from free-radicals and cell of healthy skin. We also as treated skin may be more sensitive to the sun.

· Ensure the skin to be isn’t tanned (including fake tan) and hasn’t had any excessive sun exposure in the last six weeks prior to your .

· containing Vitamin A should not be used for three days prior to your treatment.

· Avoid excessive heat such as saunas, steam rooms or aerobic for three days after treatment.

· Do not expose the treatment area to sunlight or after treatment and use daily.

· Wear loose clothing for three days after to avoid friction on the skin.

You should a weight to reduce on the legs, stay mobile and avoid or standing for hours and try to walk around every 30 minutes. Ensure you get regular exercise which will circulation, and where possible elevate the legs when down. You should also avoid tight clothing which can blood flow, avoid overuse of hot tubs and saunas which can cause veins to swell, or try compression which will help improve blood flow and prevent further thread veins.

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