Does it hurt?
The procedure has been described has having a hair plucked. It is uncomfortable, not painful, and you may feel like you want to sneeze.
Thread veins are small blood vessels that run close to the surface of the skin, making them more noticeable. Thread Veins are most commonly found on the cheeks nose and chin. ThermaVein is a safe, instant and can be a long-term treatment for the removal of unsightly facial veins.
ThermaVein uses thermocoagulation to heat up the protein in the blood. This is a process that seals off the vein walls, causing the vein to disappear. ThermaVein is a preferred alternative to laser treatments, as fewer sessions are required and it is considerably less painful.
ThermaVein uses a probe the size of a human hair. It is applied along the problematic vein and several pulses of heat are delivered until the whole area is treated.
The procedure has been described has having a hair plucked. It is uncomfortable, not painful, and you may feel like you want to sneeze.
You may need several sessions depending on the size of the area, but usually one will be sufficient. Up to 500 hundred heat shots can be used to treat a surface area. This will be discussed during your consultation.
Each individual is different, but results can be permanent. Occasionally you may develop other vessels close to the surface near the treated area, so a further treatment may be required.
You will be slightly red from the treatment and this can day a day or two to subside. You may see some small white scabs in the area, but these will be barely noticeable. You will be able to carry out your normal daily activities, and you can wear make-up.
You may experience some redness and swelling, and cat-like scratches to the treated area. In rare cases, you may have bruises or inflammation in the area, but the procedure is generally well tolerated.
Anyone who suffers with visible red veins to the face. ThermaVein is also used to treat skin tags, warts and milia, as well as treating thread veins in the legs, in combination with microsclerotherapy.