Thread Veins
Unsightly veins can be a problem for many men and women.
Thread veins, or spider veins, are small, superficial, purple or red veins seen just under the skin. They are also known by the medical term 'telangiectasia'. These tiny veins are usually seen as clusters on the face and legs. Rosacea is a skin condition that causes both redness of the face and facial telangiectasia. Varicose veins are enlarged vessels that have widened as a result of weakness in the vein wall, which stretches. They are generally visible on the legs. At The Burghley Park Clinic we offer a range of therapies to treat these particular problems.
Intense Pulsed Light (IPL™)
Intense Pulsed Light is used to treat telangectasia on the face, including the nose, and on the legs. It is successfully used in the treatment of rosacea. Cool gel is applied to the area to be treated, and the hand piece directs intense pulses of light that damage the thread veins without harming the surrounding skin. It feels like the snap of a rubber band. Afterwards, the skin is red and, later, there may be slight bruising. Generally, courses of treatment are required at 3-4 weekly intervals for an optimum result.
Laser therapy
Varicose veins, the deeper blue veins, respond to a different type of light therapy - laser therapy, in the form of ND:Yag. Cool gel is applied to the veins to be treated, and pulses of precise light energy are directed at the area, damaging the vein without harming the surrounding tissues. Afterwards, the skin is red and there may be some bruising. Courses of treatment are generally recommended in order to achieve the best results.
