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Microwave Treatment (Thermocoagulation) For Thread Veins Information
Time: Up to 30 minutes
Time: No downtime
Results Duration: 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 .
Microwave treatment utilises the of "Thermo-Coagulation" which is based on a high frequency wave - a - heating up the thread vein the outer layers of the skin. Machines, such as Veinwave or , selectively heats the thread vein, it and the body to it over time. This is useful for the smaller thread veins that are to inject using There is minimal or no discomfort during treatment. The device uses a fine needle which is inserted into the vein to allow accurate application of the whilst the surrounding skin and tissue. A single thread vein may just one treatment session in order for it to . However, repeat may be . Private prices for this can range from around £150 - £250 for a treatment . Total treatment costs depend upon the extent of treatment and the number of 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. harmless, they can cause distress as the sufferer often feels self-conscious, if the veins are on an exposed part of the body, such as the legs, which people can see.
was developed in the 1920s for the treatment of varicose veins. This was refined for the treatment of thread veins, and this is what we now call microslerotherapy.
Recent advancements in technology have provided a newer option for thread vein and other vascular .
Even more recently, the use of high energy has become available in the U.K. for the of thread veins. An of this a called the which is from the Veinwave technology, and it is particularly useful for the treatment of very fine thread veins.
To help you distinguish thread veins and veins, the following may act as a guideline:
Thread veins
very near the surface of the skin, red, blue, or purple in colour, and less than 1 to 2 mm in diameter.
They are not as a serious medical but they can occasionally ache.
veins
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 and are a sign of leg pump .
Treatment of veins is considered to be a medical matter and not one for a cosmetic surgeon and so patients are often by their GP to a vascular (vein) specialist. For further information on varicose veins and leg pump failure which the diagnosis and treatment options, please go to .
If you are considering treatment of thread veins, the information will give you a basic understanding of the procedure. It can't answer all your questions, since a lot depends on the individual patient and the . Please ask your about you don't understand.
This treatment utilises the principle of "Thermocoagulation" which is based on a high wave - a microwave - heating up the thread vein without affecting the outer layers of the skin.
The heats the thread vein, destroying it and the body to it over a period of time.
Thermocoagulation can be used to treat spider veins, thread veins, (medically known as telangiectasia) including those on the nose, facial redness, blemishes, skin tags, spider naevi, and depending on the experience of the other skin can be treated with this technology.
It is not to be confused with , which is commonly used for hair removal. Some experienced do treat thread veins using electrolysis (the use of an electric current), but they need to be highly skilled as it can be and there is more potential for problems.
The first time you visit a clinic, a detailed discussion with a should clearly highlight your of the cosmetic effect from this . The should then be able to tell you if this is how they see the treatment 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 reasons why you are not suited to be treated with the equipment. Then you would normally be asked to sign a form, which means that you have what the treatment may do, and the side effects.
Photographs may also be taken by the practitioner that can be used as a "before and after" comparison to show you how successful your has been.
All this may happen in your first visit. If you are happy to proceed further, the practitioner 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 until your next visit.
The procedure
There is usually minimal or no during microwave . The device uses a fine needle which is inserted into the vein to allow accurate application of the treatment whilst the surrounding skin and tissue.
Treatment sessions depend on the number and extent of thread veins .
Repeat procedures
A single thread vein may just one treatment in order for it to .
However, repeat sessions may be required for some - especially if areas are affected.
The whole treatment should usually take no longer than half an hour or so – on how many veins .
You can normally drive immediately and go about your usual daily activities following this treatment.
Some pain or at the needle injection site may occur, however, most people find it a relatively painless .
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 to be little risk of following treatment. can be a problem with other options.
Occasionally you may also find new veins developing in the treated areas, or even old veins flaring up again.
As long as you are generally and don’t have any skin or infections in the area treated, there are few reasons why patients should not undergo this treatment.
Although there is no evidence that this is harmful for pregnant women, you may be advised to wait until after you have given birth before embarking upon a course of .
Although many of these machines are used by and dermatologists, they can be used, with proper training, by non-medics.
It is highly unlikely that anyone considering microwave of thread veins would be able to access this free of charge on the National Health Service.
However certain regions do make special cases, and we would always advise that you visit your General 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 can range from around £150 - £250 for a treatment session.
Total treatment costs depend upon the extent of and the number of sessions required to make an .
is still a widely used and is considered by many as the of choice for leg thread veins.
Newer alternatives such as and microwave machines, such as the Veinwave are, however, starting to become more popular.
, powered by Veinwave technology is particularly useful for the smaller thread veins (less than 0.3mm in diameter) that are difficult to inject using microsclerotherapy.
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 to it's effectiveness and safety as a treatment for other conditions including rosacea.
Please note that results of treatments vary enormously, upon both the and the skill of the .
Results of Veinwave treatments on the face and nose. Images below taken approximately 15 minutes apart. (Before: Left, After: right)
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Images provided courtesy of Dr Brian Newman.
(All before and after are real patients, your results may differ).
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