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Microwave Treatment (Thermocoagulation) For Thread Veins Information
Procedure Time: Up to 30 minutes
Recovery Time: No downtime
Results Duration: removal of thread veins, larger areas may need more than one treatment to resolve.
Cost: From £150 - £250 per treatment session
Anaesthesia: None required
For a full list of FAQs please .
treatment utilises the principle of "Thermo-Coagulation" which is based on a high frequency wave - a microwave - heating up the thread vein without the outer layers of the skin. Machines, such as Veinwave or ThermaVein , heats the thread vein, destroying it and allowing the body to it over time. This is useful for the smaller thread veins that are difficult to inject using microsclerotherapy There is usually minimal or no discomfort during treatment. The device uses a fine needle which is into the vein to allow accurate application of the treatment whilst the surrounding skin and tissue. A single thread vein may require just one treatment in order for it to disappear. However, repeat may be required. Private prices for this can range from around £150 - £250 for a session. Total costs depend upon the extent of 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 as the often feels self-conscious, if the veins are on an exposed part of the body, such as the legs, which people can see.
was in the 1920s for the treatment of varicose veins. This was for the of thread veins, and this is what we now call .
Recent in have provided a newer option for thread vein treatment and other vascular lesions.
Even more recently, the use of high energy has become available in the U.K. for the of thread veins. An 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 thread veins and veins, the following 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 as a medical condition but they can ache.
veins
Usually deeper the skin, being skin 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 failure.
Treatment of veins is to be a medical matter and not one for a cosmetic and so are often referred by their GP to a (vein) . For further on varicose veins and leg pump failure which explains the diagnosis and treatment 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 about anything you don't .
This treatment utilises the of "Thermocoagulation" which is based on a high frequency wave - a microwave - heating 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.
Thermocoagulation can be used to treat spider veins, thread veins, ( known as telangiectasia) those on the nose, facial redness, blemishes, skin tags, spider naevi, and on the of the practitioner other skin lesions can be with this .
It is not to be confused with , which is used for hair removal. Some electrologists 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 potential for .
The first time you visit a clinic, a with a practitioner should clearly highlight your expectations of the cosmetic effect from this . The practitioner 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 proceed until you are entirely happy with what they are telling you.
The may then take a medical history to make sure that there are no reasons why you are not suited to be with the equipment. Then you would normally be asked to sign a consent form, which means that you have understood what the may do, and the potential side effects.
may also be taken by the that can be used as a "before and after" comparison to show you how your treatment has been.
All this may happen in your first visit. If you are happy to further, the may also go ahead with your first at this time. Equally, you may decide to keep your treatment from the initial consultation and not begin the procedure until your next visit.
The procedure
There is usually minimal or no during microwave treatment. The device uses a fine needle which is inserted into the vein to allow of the whilst protecting the skin and tissue.
Treatment depend on the number and extent of thread veins treatment.
Repeat procedures
A single thread vein may just one treatment in order for it to disappear.
However, repeat sessions may be 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 require treatment.
You can normally drive immediately and go about your usual daily activities following this .
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 - occasionally this lasts for 5 or 6 weeks.
Complications are extremely rare, according to the manufacturer, and there appears to be little risk of scarring following treatment. Scarring can occasionally be a problem with other treatment 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 in the area treated, there are few reasons why should not undergo this treatment.
Although there is no evidence that this treatment is for women, you may be to wait until after you have given birth before embarking upon a course of treatment.
Although many of these are used by and dermatologists, they can be used, with proper training, by .
It is highly unlikely that anyone considering microwave treatment of thread veins would be able to access this free of charge on the National Health .
However certain regions do make cases, and we would always advise that you visit your General Practitioner and see what they .
As well as their advice and they may also be able to refer you to a local NHS who can treat you.
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 required 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, to become more popular.
, powered by Veinwave is particularly useful for the smaller thread veins (less than 0.3mm in diameter) that are to inject using microsclerotherapy.
Lasers and IPL are more suited to the treatment of larger areas affected by an extensive number of thread veins.
The 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 treatments vary enormously, depending upon both the and the skill of the individual .
Results of Veinwave treatments on the face and nose. Images below taken approximately 15 minutes apart. (Before: Left, After: right)
Images provided courtesy of Dr Brian Newman.
(All before and after are real patients, your results may differ).
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