How do I
choose a thread vein removal treatment?
Thread veins
are quite complex, so it's important to arrange a consultation with a Shudehill
Clinic specialist before making any decision. A thread vein removal treatment
cannot be recommended without a proper assessment of your particular needs.
Your specialist
will need to establish whether or not there is any connection between the
superficial thread veins and any underlying varicose veins.
If there is a
connection, the varicose veins should be treated first; otherwise there will be
a high pressure within the flow of blood in the thread veins, which will make
them likely to reoccur after treatment.
For this
reason, your best option may be a combination of treatment for varicose veins
and injection sclerotherapy (thread vein removal) of larger thread veins.
Shudehill
Clinic has the facilities to carry out full Doppler ultrasound assessment of
the leg vein systems prior to recommending an individual treatment plan.
About
Laser Treatment
We only
recommend laser treatment if the thread veins are less than 4mm in size.
The
blood in the veins absorbs energy from the laser, where it generates heat. This
heat degrades the lining of the blood vessel and causes the walls of the vessel
to stick together and seal themselves off. The vein is then gradually absorbed
by the body and disappears. Usually 2 or 3 treatments are adequate for any
given area.
Is thread
vein removal permanent?
In most cases
the same veins will not reoccur, but new veins can appear at other sites over
time and require treatment. Unfortunately, some people have a tendency to
produce these unwanted veins and may continue to do so even after successful
treatment.
Does thread
vein removal hurt?
Most people
cope well with laser thread vein treatment, but the larger the vein the more
discomfort will be felt. For this reason we often apply a topical local
anaesthetic cream before starting the procedure.
What
happens after thread vein removal treatment?
In some cases a combination of
sclerotherapy and laser treatment. Immediately following treatment, the treated
veins will become red and swollen but not painful. Occasionally small areas of
blistering or crusting can occur. These reactions usually disappear within
hours or a few days. The area should be kept well moisturised and away from sunlight.
The treated veins take up to 8 weeks to disperse naturally in the body before
you see the final result and any further treatments can be carried out.
Tell me about microsclerotherapy?
Microsclerotherapy is used to treat
unwanted thread veins by injecting a non-toxic chemical through a very fine
needle directly into the vein.
This irritates
the lining of the vein, causing the walls to stick together and prevent blood
flowing through the vessel. Over time, the blood vessel is gradually absorbed
by the body and disappears. After several treatments, a 50-90% improvement can
be expected.
Am I
suitable for thread vein removal treatment?
To find out
whether you would be suitable for thread removal, please contact The Shudehill
Clinic to arrange a free consultation.
Call Shudehill Clinic to
request a consultation or a call back.
