Thread or Spider Veins Treatment Near me

Thread veins are much smaller veins in comparison to varicose veins. They are commonly referred to as spider veins as they often branch off others causing them to have a spider or web-like appearance. Thread veins usually develop as leg veins but they can also appear on the face such as thread veins on the cheek, and veins under the eye.

Usually, thread veins are nothing more than a cosmetic concern that doesn’t require medical treatment however in some cases, thread veins can be a signal of an underlying venous disease.

Treatment for thread or spider veins is different from treating varicose veins and depending on their severity any of the following treatments could be suitable for you;

Sclerotherapy

Microsclerotherapy is an effective thread vein treatment that can help reduce the visibility of thread veins found on the legs. The treatment involves using a sclerosing agent which is injected into the affected veins and causes the vein walls to become sticky and blood is no longer able to pass through. Once the blood stops passing through, the capillaries will then collapse and be absorbed naturally by the body.

Treatment time: 5-30 minutes depending on the amount being treated
Course of treatment: 3-5 treatments
Downtime: You will be required to wear compression stockings and keep out of the sun for 6 weeks post-treatment.
Results: 3-6 weeks for small veins. Larger thread veins may not see results until 3-4 months.

Cutera CoolGlide

The Cutera CoolGlide is a laser treatment aimed at reducing the appearance of thread veins from all over the body including the face. The laser directs intense light at the spider veins which causes the blood within them to coagulate and divert back into veins that are located deeper beneath the surface of the skin. Once no blood is passing through the vein, it is then gradually absorbed by the body.

Treatment time: 15-30 minutes depending on the amount being treated
The course of treatment: 3 Treatments
Downtime: May have redness, swelling or bruising which will subside after 1-2 weeks.
Results: 2- 6 weeks of treatment but best seen after 2 months.

Intense Pulsed Light

Intense Pulse Light (IPL) is a non-invasive skin treatment that uses IPL technology to help improve and reduce the appearance of facial thread veins. The advanced technology allows us to customise treatments for different skin tones and conditions. The IPL handpiece will then be gently placed onto the skin where it will emit intense pulsed light. This light works to heat up the vein causing the vein to then collapse and be naturally absorbed by the body. IPL devices can produce different types of pulsed light making it an ideal treatment for different variations of facial veins. IPL only affects the lower layers of the skin allowing it to reach the spider veins without causing damage to the surface of the skin.

Treatment time: 15-30 minutes depending on the amount being treated
A course of treatment: 5 treatments spaced 4 weeks apart
Downtime: May have redness, swelling or bruising which will subside after 1-2 weeks.
Results: Initial improvement after 1 week, best results are seen 3-5 months after the final treatment

Regenlite

Regenlite is a pulsed dye laser treatment which is ideal for removing unwanted or abnormal blood vessels in the skin on the face and legs. The vascular laser treatment effectively targets only the vein requiring treatment meaning the surrounding skin is unaffected. The high-energy beam is absorbed by the thread veins which then become damaged and shut down.

Treatment time: Around 25 minutes which will vary depending on the area and amount being treated
Number of treatments: We typically recommend 3 treatments but some patients see great results after just 1 treatment.
Downtime: Redness, bruising or swelling may occur but this will settle down over a couple of days.
Results: Results can often be seen instantly, but the best results are seen 2-3 months later.

Thread Vein Before and after treatment photo results

Thread vein treatments near me

London Harley Street Varicose Veins and Thread Veins clinic

Our veins clinic in London Harley Street is a great place to visit if you have any concerns about thread veins. We have a team of specialist vascular surgeons and experienced practitioners who are here to help. Mr Constantinos Kyriakides, Mr Tahir Hussain and Mr Dynesh Rittoo are consultant vascular surgeons with years of experience in treating thread and spider veins.

Our London veins clinic is located on Harley Street which is close to Regents Park tube station and easily reached from Bayswater, Hyde Park, Green Park, Soho, Notting Hill, Kings Road, Kensington, South Kensington, Chelsea, Fulham, Battersea, Regents Park, St Johns Wood, Primrose Hill, Victoria, West End, Marylebone, Knightsbridge, Belgravia, Mayfair, Holland Park, Earls Court and Fitzrovia.

We also provide varicose vein treatments in London.

Varicose and thread Vein Clinic Birmingham

Located in England’s West Midland region is our Birmingham clinic which is in an ideal location for those travelling to surrounding areas including; Lichfield, Sutton Coldfield, Solihull, Shrewsbury, Kidderminster, Hampton in Arden, Leamington Spa, Stratford, Edgbaston and Harborne.

Mr Rajiv Pathak is our resident Consultant Vascular Surgeon at our clinic in Birmingham. He is highly experienced in all areas of vascular surgery and always offers advice on how best to treat any thread or spider veins.

We also provide Varicose Vein Removal treatments in Birmingham

Varicose and thread Vein Clinic Manchester

Consultant vascular surgeon, Mr Ferdinand Serracino-Inglott is specialised in all aspects of venous care offering sclerotherapy treatment for patients who are suffering from troublesome thread veins on their legs.

Our Manchester clinic is located in the northwest of England so it is easily commutable from surrounding areas including; Hale/Hale Barns, Bowdon, Alderley Edge, Wilmslow, Macclesfield, Leigh, Prestbury, Nantwich, Tarporley, Knutsford, Worsley, Altrincham, Cheadle and Deansgate.

We also provide Varicose Vein removal treatments.

Varicose and thread Vein Clinic Leeds

Mr Duncan Parry & Mr Anver Mahomed are our consultant vascular surgeons at our Leeds clinic. They are available to offer patients the best advice on how to treat their thread veins.

The Leeds clinic is located close to Leeds city centre in the northern English county of Yorkshire. It is easy to get to from Farsley, Leeds city centre, Methley, Oulton, Stanningley, Yeadon, Roundhay, Chapel Allerton, Scarcroft, Headingly, Wetherby, Pudsey, Calderdale, Kirklees, Otley, Harrogate, York, South Yorkshire, Sheffield and Doncaster.

We also provide Varicose Vein removal treatments in Leeds.

Varicose and thread Vein Clinic Northampton

Mr Rajiv Pathak (MBBS, MS, FRCS, FRCS (Gen) GMC: 4585309) is considered one of the most experienced vascular surgeons in the Midlands, he works across a number of our clinics but also forms part of the Northampton clinic.

Our East Midlands clinic in Northampton is in a great location for those travelling from surrounding areas such as Yardley Hastings, Collingtree Park,  Boughton, East Hunsbury, Great Barrington, West Hunsbury, Great Houghton, Grange Park, Little Houghton, Abington, Maidwell, Golf Lane, Harrington, Sandy Lane, Chapel Brampton, Wootton, Kelmarsh,, Abington Vale, Grendon, Weston, Kislingbury, Althorpe, Quinton, Ashton, Harlestone, Upper Harlestone, Guilsborough, Roade, Stanwick, Wellingborough, Raunds and areas from the East Midlands, Leicester, Peterborough, Northants, Cambridge, Norwich and Norfolk.

We also provide consultations for Varicose Vein removal treatments in Northampton.

Varicose and thread vein clinic Bournemouth Veins

Our veins clinic in Bournemouth is located in the town centre on Albert Road.

Our Bournemouth clinic is ideal for patients from Winchester, Salisbury, Dorset, Hampshire, Plymouth, Poole, Southampton, Isle of Wight and Portsmouth.

Mr Dynesh Rittoo is an established and beloved local consultant vascular surgeon in the Bournemouth area. Mr Rittoo is renowned for his extensive knowledge in the field, with no vein too big or small to warrant his expert opinion.

Why choose The Private Clinic for Thread vein treatment?

• We are able to offer some of the least invasive methods for varicose veins and thread veins for your legs, body and face.
• No lengthy downtime or recovery is required.
• Our Consultant vascular surgeons have treated thousands of patients.
• We have carried out over 7,000 procedures in treating Veins.

Useful Links

• View our extensive thread vein FAQs
• View thread vein before and after photo results
• View our thread veins blogs for more information

To find out more about the thread and spider vein treatments at The Private Clinic or to book a consultation, call us on 0333 920 2471 or use our thread vein online contact form.