Thread vein treatment · By area
Facial thread vein removal
Treatment for visible thread veins and broken capillaries on the cheeks, around the nose and on the chin, assessed and carried out by Kim Armstrong, Registered Nurse and Independent Prescriber.
The condition
What facial thread veins are
Small blood vessels that have become permanently widened and visible just beneath the surface of the skin, appearing as fine red or purple lines, sometimes branching into a web pattern. They are harmless, common across the cheeks and around the nose, and can also appear on the chin, forehead and temples.
Areas
Where they appear
Which area is affected changes how many sessions are likely and how conservatively the area is treated.
- Cheeks
- Most commonly, and often as a diffuse network rather than single lines.
- Around the nostrils and the sides of the nose
- Often the first area affected, and the one patients notice first.
- Chin, forehead and temples
- Less common.
- Around the eyes
- Treated with particular care, and not always suitable.
Real results
Before and after
Photographs of genuine, consented patients will appear here as cases are completed.
Your treatment
The session
Kim examines your skin in good light and considers whether rosacea or another condition is contributing before treating anything. Each vessel is then treated individually with ThermaVein, worked carefully around the nose and eyes where the skin is most sensitive.
Facial veins usually need fewer sessions than leg veins, often one to three, with results visible from two to eight weeks. Treated veins look darker before they fade, which is why we suggest allowing four to six weeks before any event you are treating for. There is no downtime, and daily SPF 50 on the treated area is all the aftercare it needs.
Prices
What it costs
15 minute session
Smaller or single areas, such as a few vessels beside the nose or one cheek.
£150
30 minute session
Larger or multiple areas treated in one visit.
£250
Consultation
Suitability assessment, deducted off the cost of your treatment.
£45
Most patients need more than one session, and you are given an estimate of the total at consultation.
Before you decide
Common questions
Can facial thread veins be removed permanently?
A vessel that has been successfully treated does not return. Treatment does not prevent new vessels from forming, and the underlying causes usually remain. Many patients have a further session every one to two years.
Is it painful?
Most people describe quick, sharp scratches or a hot pinprick rather than pain. Facial skin is more sensitive than the legs, particularly around the nose. Sessions are short and can be paced to suit you.
Will it work on the veins around my nose?
Vessels around the nose are among the most commonly treated areas and often respond well. They can also be more persistent than elsewhere, so more than one session is common.
Can I wear make-up afterwards?
Not immediately. You will be given a specific time to wait, usually the same day or the following day. Mineral make-up is gentler on skin that is still settling.
How long before an event should I have treatment?
Allow at least four weeks, and preferably six. The treated veins look darker before they fade, so treatment close to an event may not give the result you want on the day.
Is treatment available in Marbella?
Facial thread vein treatment with ThermaVein is currently provided in London only. Kim's other services remain available in Marbella. Ask at consultation if you are unsure.
I have rosacea. Can I still have this treatment?
Often yes, though the rosacea should be managed first. Kim will assess this and advise on the appropriate order.
Facial thread veins
Consultation £45