Many of our clients are self-conscious about thread veins, an issue resolved expertly with thread vein removal (microsclerotherapy). Our advanced treatment in Harley Street & Mayfair, London, targets thread veins, helping leave skin clearer and younger.
Thread veins are small clusters of red or blue veins. They appear on the legs and are also known as spider or broken veins. Lots of factors contribute to their formation including ageing, hormonal changes, alcohol and smoking.
Microsclerotherapy (thread vein removal) is an evidence-based procedure for the effective treatment of leg thread veins (it can also be used on the body as long as the veins are below the heart). A solution is injected into the thread veins using a very fine needle. This causes the vein’s wall to swell and in turn, stops blood flow in the vessel. The vein then disappears.
The first step on your journey is a consultation at our aesthetics clinic. We take the time to discuss your symptoms, explain how the treatment works, and answer any questions you may have. Together, we’ll identify the areas most affected and design a bespoke treatment plan tailored to your needs.
Our Microsclerotherapy treatments effectively target and reduce the appearance of small thread veins on the legs. Using precise microinjections, a specialised solution is introduced into the affected veins, causing them to safely collapse and fade over time. The procedure is quick, minimally invasive, and designed to restore smoother, clearer skin with minimal downtime.
You’ll notice a visible improvement as treated veins gradually fade over the following weeks, revealing clearer and more even-toned skin. Results continue to refine as the body naturally absorbs the treated vessels. Individual results may vary, and your practitioner will advise on any follow-up sessions to maintain optimal, long-lasting results.
If you still have questions about Microsclerotherapy, or would like to speak to a member of the team. You can contact us by; Phone, Email, WhatsApp and WebForm. It is our upmost priority that during your stay at 101 Harley Street, whether in our surgical or non surgical clinic, you feel safe, relaxed, and comfortable, so please do not hesitate to reach out to any of our highly trained team should you require anything.
We’ll inject a concentrated salt-water solution into the veins with a very fine needle. This causes the vein’s wall to swell and in turn, stops blood flow in the vessel. The vein then disappears.
The actual procedure is relatively pain free. You may have some aching in the treated area for the first few days but it’s easily relieved by a simple analgesic or gentle walking.
The effects of our thread vein removal in London are usually permanent, although it’s possible for thread veins to form as they may have anyway at a later stage. It usually takes 6 to 8 weeks for optimum results and you may need more than 1 treatment.
You’ll usually be with us for 30 to 45 minutes and you may need several treatments.
You’ll need to wear a compression stocking for 3 days following the procedure and on any long haul flights. Avoid strenuous exercise, very hot baths and saunas for at least 72 hours after the treatment.
Microsclerotherapy is a very safe procedure. In some rare cases, there’s a reaction to the injection resulting in slight bruising and small ulcers.
*Individual results may vary.
Dr Duncan Brennand is our lead Aesthetic Physician at L’Atelier Aesthetics, with a wealth of expertise in both innovative and evidence-based treatments. He is a trained radiologist, bringing advanced imaging knowledge to aesthetic medicine, and is highly experienced in dermal fillers, HA injections, collagen-stimulating treatments and our skin booster range, alongside a wide range of non-surgical and surgical procedures.
During your consultation, Dr Brennand will perform a diagnostic ultrasound assessment where appropriate, allowing for precise evaluation of the veins and surrounding structures to ensure microsclerotherapy is planned and delivered safely, accurately and effectively.
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