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Microwave Treatment (Thermocoagulation) For Thread Veins Information

Time: Up to 30 minutes

Recovery Time: No downtime

Results Duration: Permanent removal of thread veins, larger areas may need more than one to resolve.

Cost: From £150 - £250 per session

Anaesthesia: None required

For a full list of FAQs please .

treatment the of "Thermo-Coagulation" which is based on a high frequency wave - a - up the thread vein the outer layers of the skin. Machines, such as Veinwave or , heats the thread vein, destroying it and allowing the body to it over time. This is particularly useful for the smaller thread veins that are difficult to inject using microsclerotherapy There is usually or no discomfort during microwave . The device uses a fine needle which is inserted into the vein to allow accurate of the whilst protecting the surrounding skin and tissue. A single thread vein may require just one in order for it to disappear. However, repeat may be required. Private prices for this can range from around £150 - £250 for a treatment session. Total treatment costs depend upon the extent of and the number of sessions to make an improvement.

Microwave Treatment (Thermocoagulation) For Thread Veins Information FAQs

Anyone can suffer with thread (red, spider or broken) veins, and they can appear on any part of the body. Although harmless, they can cause as the often feels self-conscious, particularly if the veins are on an part of the body, such as the legs, which people can see.

 was in the 1920s for the of veins. This was for the treatment of thread veins, and this is what we now call microslerotherapy.

Recent advancements in  technology have a newer option for thread vein and other vascular lesions.

Even more recently, the use of high microwave energy has become in the U.K. for the treatment of thread veins. An example of this a machine called the which is derived from the Veinwave technology, and it is particularly useful for the treatment of very fine thread veins.

To help you distinguish between thread veins and varicose veins, the may act as a guideline:

Thread veins

Usually very near the surface of the skin, red, blue, or purple in colour, and less than 1 to 2 mm in .

They are not regarded as a condition but they can occasionally ache.

veins

Usually deeper beneath the skin, being skin coloured or bluish - green and more than 2mm in diameter.

They are more serious than thread veins. They can be painful and are a sign of leg pump .

Treatment of veins is generally considered to be a medical matter and not one for a cosmetic surgeon and so patients are often referred by their GP to a (vein) specialist. For further information on varicose veins and associated leg pump which the diagnosis and options, please go to .

If you are considering microwave treatment of thread veins, the following will give you a basic understanding of the procedure. It can't answer all your questions, since a lot on the individual and the . Please ask your practitioner about you don't understand.

This the principle of "Thermocoagulation" which is based on a high frequency wave - a - up the thread vein without affecting the outer layers of the skin.

The machine selectively heats the thread vein, destroying it and allowing the body to it over a period of time.

can be used to treat spider veins, thread veins, (medically known as telangiectasia) those on the nose, facial redness, blemishes, skin tags, spider naevi, and depending on the of the practitioner other skin can be treated with this technology. 

It is not to be confused with , which is commonly used for hair removal. Some do treat thread veins using (the use of an electric current), but they need to be highly skilled as it can be painful and there is more for problems.

The first time you visit a clinic, a detailed with a should clearly your expectations of the cosmetic effect from this . The should then be able to tell you if this is how they see the working for you. If your expectations and theirs do not match each other, do not until you are entirely happy with what they are telling you.

The practitioner may then take a medical history to make sure that there are no why you are not suited to be treated with the equipment. Then you would normally be asked to sign a consent form, which means that you have understood what the treatment may do, and the side .

may also be taken by the that can be used as a "before and after" to show you how your has been.

All this may happen in your first visit. If you are happy to proceed further, the may also go ahead with your first treatment at this time. Equally, you may decide to keep your treatment separate from the initial consultation and not begin the procedure until your next visit.

The procedure

There is usually minimal or no discomfort during microwave . The device uses a fine needle which is inserted into the vein to allow accurate of the whilst the surrounding skin and tissue.

depend on the number and extent of thread veins treatment.

Repeat procedures

A single thread vein may require just one in order for it to disappear.

However, repeat may be required for some - especially if multiple areas are affected.

The whole treatment should usually take no longer than half an hour or so – depending on how many veins treatment.

You can normally drive immediately and go about your usual daily activities following this treatment.

Some pain or burning at the needle site may occur, however, most people find it a relatively .

For 3 weeks or so the area treated may be red - this lasts for 5 or 6 weeks.

are extremely rare, according to the manufacturer, and there appears to be little risk of scarring following treatment. can be a problem with other treatment options.

Occasionally you may also find new veins in the areas, or even old veins flaring up again.

As long as you are generally healthy and don’t have any skin diseases or infections in the area treated, there are few medical why should not undergo this .

Although there is no that this is harmful for women, you may be to wait until after you have given birth before embarking upon a course of .

Although many of these are used by physicians and dermatologists, they can be used, with proper training, by .

It is highly unlikely that anyone considering treatment of thread veins would be able to access this free of charge on the Health Service.

However certain regions do make cases, and we would always advise that you visit your General Practitioner and see what they recommend.

As well as their advice and guidance they may also be able to refer you to a local NHS Hospital who can treat you.

Private prices for this treatment can range from around £150 - £250 for a session.

Total treatment costs depend upon the extent of and the number of sessions to make an .

 is still a widely used and is considered by many as the treatment of choice for leg thread veins.

Newer alternatives such as  and microwave machines, such as the Veinwave are, however, starting to become more .

, powered by Veinwave is particularly useful for the smaller thread veins (less than 0.3mm in diameter) that are difficult to inject using .

Lasers and IPL are more suited to the treatment of larger areas affected by an number of thread veins.

The Thermavein machine has also been trialled to evaluate it's effectiveness and safety as a treatment for other conditions including rosacea.

Please note that results of vary enormously, upon both the patient and the skill of the individual .

Results of Veinwave on the face and nose. Images below taken approximately 15 minutes apart. (Before: Left, After: right)

Images provided of Dr Brian Newman.

(All before and after are real patients, your results may differ).

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