Facial thread veins, also known as telangiectasia or spider veins, are small dilated blood vessels that appear close to the skin’s surface. They are often found on the face, particularly around the nose, cheeks, and chin, and can be a cosmetic concern for many people. Facial thread veins are believed to be related to a combination of genetic, environmental and lifestyle factors, including sun exposure, family history of the condition and hormonal changes.
At Tracey Bell, we can effectively treat facial thread veins using a range of non-invasive or minimally invasive aesthetic procedures including:
- Laser therapy – targets and heats the blood vessels, causing them to collapse and fade from view
- Intense pulsed light (IPL) therapy – uses a broad light spectrum to target the blood vessels and reduce their appearance on the skin
- Radiofrequency ablation – uses radio waves to heat the blood vessels and damage them, causing them to collapse and disappear
- Sclerotherapy – a solution is injected into the veins, causing them to shrink and fade away
- Veinwave – this treatment uses a specialised device that emits a high-frequency current to heat the blood vessels and make them collapse
Aesthetic medicine provides effective and non-invasive treatments for facial thread veins, helping people achieve smoother, more precise, and even-toned skin. In addition to these treatments, you can prevent the development of facial thread veins in several ways, such as using sunscreen, avoiding excessive sun exposure, managing rosacea symptoms, and minimising alcohol consumption.