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Simple gentle injections to seal off the veins
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Treatments take about 30 minutes
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Wear shorts and dresses without worries

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Leg Thread Vein Treatment

Blue/purple thread veins can also be removed from the legs. These are common on the thigh area.

Leg Thread Veins

"Amazed at how easy it was" Joanne, thread vein removal

before and after laser thread vein removal harmony

before and after laser thread vein removal harmony

Spider Vein Treatment

Laser treatment is ideal for treating smaller spider veins on the legs, while sclerotherapy injections are recommended for larger thread veins.

Thread veins or spider veins

Thread veins also known as spider veins because of the spidery way they cross the skin are a common issue and are harmless. They are more common in women particularly after pregnancy but tend to occur, as we get older.

The medical term for them is telangiectasia and they are very simply enlarged veins which are visible at the surface of the skin.

Once spider veins have appeared, they tend not to disappear. Medically they are considered to be harmless, but many people do want to get rid of them for cosmetic reasons and to stop them from getting worse.

Cosmedics offer two treatment options for thread veins:

  • Laser treatment – ideal for the treatment of smaller spider veins on the legs
  • Sclerotherapy injections – recommended for larger thread veins

Leg Thread Veins Laser Therapy

Laser treatment is ideal for the treatment of smaller spider veins on the legs.

Laser treatment involves the careful administration of intense pulses of laser light to shrink and destroy the tiny red blood vessels at the skin’s surface. It is an intense but very quick burst of heat, which has been described by some as feeling like having an elastic band snapped against the skin. The local anaesthetic gel can be used if necessary or for larger treatment areas.

If they become too large for laser treatment, then sclerotherapy injections are a better choice. These are also available from our team of doctors, so there is normally no need to arrange a second appointment. You will be given open and honest advice about which sort of treatment is most appropriate at your consultation.

Sometimes a course of treatment is necessary to achieve the maximum results, although significant improvement can normally be seen in just one session and this may be enough depending on the severity of veins being treated.

Sclerotherapy Injections

Leg Vein Injections

Sclerotherapy injections work to destroy the vein so that it breaks down and is not visible at the skin’s surface. These are suitable for larger veins on the legs, where the laser is less effective.

At your consultation, you will be advised on the best course of treatment to suit you.

Key Points:

  • Ideal for: blue, purple red thread veins, thighs, backs of knees and lower legs
  • Not for while pregnant or breastfeeding or taking regular aspirin.
  • Pre-care: no recent tan, buy support tights or stockings (class 2 tightness) to cover required areas required or ask the chemist for support stockings
  • Treatment schedule: consultation first and 3-4 treatment sclerotherapy (injection) sessions in most cases 4-6 weeks apart.
  • The procedure by a doctor
  • What to expect after: need to wear support tights for a week, bruising for 2-3 weeks, no heavy exercise for 5 days
  • Cost: from £300 per session
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Treatment Time

20-40 minutes

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Recovery Time

Patients often experience some redness afterwards from a few days to 1-2 weeks according to how many veins are needed to be treated and those with fairer skin types typically take a bit longer to recover.

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Results

The thread veins will shrink back after treatment, leaving clearer skin so that you can feel free to show off your legs.

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Results Duration

The results can last for up to a few years before the natural skin effects means that sometimes they recur or new veins appear due to the skins natural tendency to form these veins.

Leg Thread Vein Treatment costs

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Thread Vein Removal costs per sessionCost
Leg thread vein removal sclerotherapy injections from £300
Laser leg thread vein removalfrom £350
Haemangiomas/blood blisters/red dots on the bodyfrom £350
Consultation*£75*

Thread Vein Consultation

The cost of consultation with our doctors is £75. This is redeemable against the cost of treatment carried out on the same day.

Prices are a guide to the costs and the exact price can only be determined once the doctor has examined you in person.

Call 0207 386 0464 OR email enquiries@cosmedics.co.uk for advice and help.

How Do I Book an Appointment?

Our medical advisors would be happy to make an appointment for you:

The consultation fee is payable on booking. We have a 48-hour cancellation policy.

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Leg Thread Vein Treatment FAQ: Questions & Answers

Why do I have thread veins?

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They tend to arrive with age – over 70% of women over 70 have thread veins – and although they can have no apparent cause a tendency to thread veins seems to be an inherited trait. They can also be associated with hormonal changes and exposure to the sun, wind and cold.

Who would benefit from thread vein removal treatments?

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The treatment is designed to tackle prominent, visible veins that can appear on the legs. These may be bluish, red or purple in colour.

What should I expect after treatment?

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Patients often experience some redness afterwards from a few days to 1-2 weeks according to how many veins are needed to be treated and those with fairer skin types typically take a bit longer to recover.

Lots of moisturising is advised afterwards and application of sunblock is important to protect skin after the treatment.

What results would I see?

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The thread veins will shrink back after treatment, leaving clearer skin so that you can feel free to show off your legs.

Occasionally a few treatment sessions are required to get optimal results normally about a month apart. The results can last for up to a few years before the natural skin effects mean that sometimes they recur or new veins appear due to the skins natural tendency to form these veins. At this point, further treatment can be arranged if necessary to tackle any new veins.

Are there any side-effects from the thread vein treatment?

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Occasionally you get some bruising and redness which settles in a week or so. Rarely some light brown marks can be left where the vein once was, but this normally settles.

Can I return to work and normal activities?

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In most cases ‘yes’.

Do I have to wear stockings?

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To ensure long-lasting results it is important to note that clients who have leg sclerotherapy treatment should wear compression class 2 stockings for a minimum of 48-hour post-treatment but can be worn for up to 1-month post-treatment.

These are soon to be available to purchase at our Putney clinic or online but can also be purchased at chemists.

Do the thread vein treatments hurt?

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Expect the normal sensation of an injection – a mild scratch-like discomfort that is over in seconds.

How much is leg thread vein treatment?

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Treatment prices start at £300, but this would be confirmed at your consultation with the doctor. It is important to note that sometimes more than one session is required to get long-lasting results and sometimes a maintenance session is required.

To book your Thread Vein removal treatment, please call

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AFTERCARE INFORMATION – Leg Thread Veins

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Harley Street

41 Harley St
Marylebone
London
W1G 8QH

0207 386 0464
Putney

4 Disraeli Road
Putney
London
SW15 2DS

0207 386 0464
South Kensington

30 Thurloe Place
South Kensington
London
SW7 2JE

0207 386 0464
London City

42 New Broad Street
London
EC2M 1JD

0207 386 0464
Bristol

1, Litfield Place
Clifton
Bristol
BS8 3LS

0207 386 0464

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