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The vanquishing of thread veins Spider veins are tiny, superficial purple or red veins just underneath the skin. As the name suggests, they usually appear in a pattern similar to a spider web. Here we look at some leading aesthetic devices in the market that target this condition
Although both men and women may suffer from them, spider veins (or thread veins) are not nearly as common for men as they are for women. But they affect people of all age groups, skin types and lifestyles. These purple or red veins develop most commonly on the face and legs and can cover either a very small, or very large, area of skin. They differ to varicose veins, which are distended veins beneath the skin that are no longer functional.
ThermaVein® ThermaVein® provides safe fast and effective treatment for the removal
of red thread veins, otherwise known as telangiectasia, and vascular blemishes from across the entire body. The brand’s machines are used by hundreds of leading clinics worldwide and across the UK, where thousands of successful treatments are performed. This system uses a thermocoagulation process. An insulated probe with a 4Mhz current is applied to the skin, causing the vein to empty. ThermaVein® then creates a seal by gently heating the vein wall, allowing the body to naturally reabsorb the vein. The low current ensures the blood does not coagulate, making it a very safe
and sought-after walk-in walkout treatment. The treatment is instant, effective and permanent. ThermaVein® is a recognised and trusted brand that offers an acclaimed treatment, with virtually no risk to the patient and with market-leading results. Treatments are only 15 minutes and are
