Facial Thread Vein Removal

Revitalise your skin’s appearance with Centre for Surgery’s laser thread vein removal, a cutting-edge solution for a clearer, more youthful facial complexion

Facial thread veins, often known as spider veins or by the medical term telangiectasia, are small blood vessels visible on the skin’s surface. While they are generally harmless from a health perspective, many people find them cosmetically undesirable. As a result, a significant number of individuals opt for laser therapy to either diminish or completely eradicate these facial veins.

At Centre for Surgery, we understand the importance of addressing your aesthetic concerns with precision and care. We invite you to schedule a consultation with our expert team. During your visit, our specialists will craft a tailored treatment strategy aimed at permanently removing your facial spider veins. Our approach is designed to ensure that your specific needs are met, providing you with a solution that not only enhances your appearance but also boosts your confidence.

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This 62-year-old man presented in the clinic concerned about the “broken capillaries” on his face, mostly his cheeks. He had not been treated for this problem before. The treatment plan was to use Nd YAG laser to reduce or altogether remove the facial thread veins for him. No special pre-treatment was used. The laser technique involved using high energy, small spot size, extensive contact (ice cubes) and cold air cooling for the best possible results with minimal sessions. Most of the blood vessels were removed with one session, but a second treatment was also performed to improve the outcome. The patient described discomfort as 2 out of 10, and a steroid ointment was applied immediately after the procedure. The patient was advised to limit sun exposure for 10-14 days after laser treatment and use SPF 30 and higher sun protection when in the sun.

Hereditary factors – Many patients Have a genetic predisposition to the development of facial thread veins and they may have members of the family who already have veins on the face. 

Ageing process – with ageing the skin begins to lose its elasticity and therefore becomes thinner. This can result in superficial veins of the face becoming more visible beneath the skin.

Rosacea – many patients who suffer from rosacea are more likely to develop facial thread veins as this is often due to the facial redness and overactive circulation caused by rosacea, resulting in larger facial veins.

Facial thread veins can also appear following increased pressure in the face, which may temporarily arise from a rigorous bout of sneezing, blowing one’s nose or vomiting. Older patients who have had a recent illness may develop small broken capillaries as a result of excessive coughing and sneezing

Chronic sun exposure – patients who spend large amounts of time in the Sun can be susceptible to increased free radical damage, and this can directly result in facial veins becoming larger and, with the added combination of thinner skin, more visible.

Environmental factors – the formation of facial veins on the face can also be linked with excessive exposure to certain noxious chemicals or pollutants found in the environment, such as smog.

Temperature changes – significant and large increases or decreases in temperature can affect the microcirculation in the face. Many patients may develop facial flushing as a result of temperature spikes, and this can lead to facial veins rupturing leading to the formation of spider veins or telangiectasia

Traumatic injury – patients can develop localised bruising following an injury to the face. As part of the healing process, the face may become red and be linked with the formation of broken capillaries; however, in virtually all cases, these prominent blood vessels disappear as healing takes place.

Lifestyle factors – common lifestyle factors which may be linked with facial thread veins include a sedentary lifestyle and highly stressful types of work. Visually intensive tasks such as sitting at a computer may lead to eyestrain and insomnia and a possible increased risk of facial thread vein formation as a result. 

Pregnancy – women experience significant hormonal changes during pregnancy, which may cause an increased formation of broken capillaries visible beneath the skin. This is most commonly a pregnancy-related phenomenon and results fully with childbirth.

Alcohol intake – patients who drink large quantities of alcohol excessively may develop significant and chronic broken capillaries, which may coexist with spider veins and telangiectasia in association with possible rosacea and facial redness.

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What are Spider Naevi?

Spider naevi are small, enlarged blood vessels located beneath the skin’s surface. They take on the appearance of the small central red dot with thin red blood vessels that emanate from the central spot. The spidery appearance explains their name, spider naevi, also known as spider angioma. Spider naevi are treated in the same way as any other facial thread vein.

Laser treatments are now considered a routine way to remove vascular lesions from the face.

Centre for Surgery uses Fotona’s long-pulse Nd:YAG laser to remove vascular lesions. This laser can penetrate 5 to 6mm into the skin, making treatment a highly effective way to cause lesion regression.

You will be a suitable candidate for facial thread vein removal if you have vascular lesions on your face that you wish to remove using a long pulse Nd:YAG laser.

It would be best if you had realistic expectations about what the procedure can achieve.

Before undergoing facial thread vein removal, you will need to attend a consultation with one of our practitioners, who will be able to assess whether or not you are a suitable candidate for facial thread vein removal.

Nd:YAG Laser is the gold standard in treating facial thread veins, and treatment is quick and efficient. Simple cases can be done in a single treatment. More complex cases may take 2-3 treatments. Laser removal of vascular lesions involves using Fotona’s powerful Nd:YAG laser.

This laser emits energy absorbed by the blood in the vein. This is then converted into heat, destroying the walls of the vein. The body then naturally absorbs the dead tissue, and other healthy veins supply blood to the region. As a result of this, the vascular lesions then become less visible.

The laser includes VSP (Variable Square Pulse) technology, which controls the temperature increase and ensures minimal energy is transmitted into other areas, meaning your skin is better protected from unintended injury. This is a safe, fast and effective method of removing vascular lesions.

You may require multiple treatments to see the desired results. This will depend on the size of the lesions and how many there are. However, most patients will be able to see significant results after one treatment. As this is a non-invasive procedure, it has no downtime. You may experience some slight redness or discomfort in the treatment area.

The cost for laser thread vein removal varies based on the extent of the area requiring treatment and the number of sessions needed. A detailed cost breakdown will be provided after an initial consultation to assess your specific needs. Below is a general pricing guide:

These prices are indicative and may vary based on individual requirements and treatment plans.