Laser Treatment For Spider and Thread Veins - Nottingham, Derby, Mansfield & Chesterfield

As we get older, both our skin and our veins become weakened, and this can cause spider veins to appear more visible on ageing or mature skin. Tiny blood vessels which become dilated and appear close to the surface of the skin, are known as broken, thread or spider veins. These veins are fine purple or red wiggly lines.

Spider veins are more likely to appear on women than on men and they are normally found on the legs but can also appear on the face, breasts and arms. People, especially women, who have spider veins on the face and legs can find them embarrassing or unsightly, and this can really affect their confidence. However, you don't need to suffer, as there are treatments available that will quickly and safely eliminate these unsightly thread veins to give your skin a clearer, more attractive appearance.

Spider veins are like varicose veins, but smaller and nearer to the surface of the skin and they can resemble tree branches or spider webs. They might cover a large, or small area. While we perform surgery on the larger varicose veins, laser treatment can help with the smaller veins.

Laser treatment benefits include:

• Quickly and safely eradicating the thread veins on the legs
• Veins will only recur in a small percentage of cases
• Treatment can help to restore your confidence
• You are likely to see ongoing improvements after each treatment

There's usually no obvious cause for getting thread veins, they tend to develop;

• As we get older and the skin and blood vessels become less elastic.
• It's thought hormonal changes associated with pregnancy and the menopause provoke their development.
• You can also inherit a family tendency to the problem.
• The elements - too much sunbathing, exposure to wind or extreme temperatures.
• Medical issues - corticosteroid medicines and radiotherapy.
• Jobs involving prolonged standing may aggravate the condition, but doesn't actually cause it.
• Veins may also be affected by smoking and alcohol. 

Although you may not like the look of them, thread veins aren't dangerous, but they tend to become larger and increase in number over time. The safest, most effective treatment for spider veins is laser treatment. At Selston Cosmetic Clinic , we apply a laser to the skin directly above the spider veins. The energy from the laser is preferentially absorbed by coloured tissues, such as spider veins and the energy causes the spider veins to heat up and collapse. After treatment, the body slowly re-absorbs the veins.

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Mags.
Clinic Manager.