Red vein removal
THERMOCOAGULATION
RED VEIN REMOVAL FOR THE FACE 
Thermo-coagulation is a process that reduces the appearance of facial thread veins, blemishes, rosacea (general redness of the skin) by using heat in the problem vessels, causing the vein wall to break down.
What can thermo-coagulation do for you?
Many men and women develop thread veins (sometimes called red,spider or broken veins).
They can appear on any part of the body, including on the face, where they are commonly found on the nose and cheeks. Although harmless they can be the cause of self-consciousness and embarrassment.
Your individual suitability for thermocoagulation will be discussed during your initial consultation with practitioner Gina Ballerini. During your consultation Gina will examine your veins to determine if they would benefit from the treatment and how many sessions you will require.
After undergoing thermocoagulation, thread veins will appear fainter or in some cases, disappear. The results are generally permanent, though thermocoagulation will not stop new veins from appearing.
One of our many satisfied patients said after her course of thermocoagulation, ' The red veins in my nose and cheeks made me look like I had been sleeping rough! I had to do something about it but I didn't know what. After a bit of research I opted for thermocoagulation, and it has worked so well. My only regret is that I didn't do it sooner".
Undergoing thermocoagulation treatment
The treatment involves destroying the thread vein using microwave technology to heat it. This is accomplished by inserting a needle into the skin alongside the thread vein. High frequency microwave energy is passed down the needle to heat the vein. The heat 'kills' the vein allowing it to fade or disappear completely.
The needle used is ultra-fine, allowing the precision application of the treatment. It is also insulated to protect the skin and the surrounding tissue. The procedure is relatively painless and requires no bandages or special treatment after the procedure.
A session usually lasts around 15 minutes. Most favourable results occur around after 3 treatments on mild thread veins in the facial area. For rosacea, 6 treatments should result in a dramatic difference. The actual number of treatments needed will always vary from individual to individual.
Following the treatment the area that has received treatment will look pink. However, it is safe to apply makeup to the area to disguise. Pinkness will diminish over the following 2 days. Follow on sessions are between 4-8 weeks.
Prices from £100-£225 per session. The overall cost of treatment depends upon the extent of the problem and the number of sessions required to treat it successfully.
If thermocoagualtion is something that you are considering, you can discuss all of the issues mentioned here in greater depth during a consultation with our experienced practitioner.
Contact Gina on 01252 591089 or 07838 254666.
Testimonials from patients that have benefited from thermocoagulation
- "When I was younger I had bad acne which left my skin blemished and with many broken veins(from extracting spots). I tried to cover it as best I could with makeup but as the day went on they would show through. I was recommended to Gina by a colleague and at last feel confident! I can go without makeup without looking ' worn out '." Jane Derby age 26
- " I have always suffered with tiny thread veins on my cheeks and didn't know there was anything I could do about them until I found 'thermocoagulation'. I cannot recommend Gina highly enough, she instantly put me at ease with her expertise and professionalism". Amy Beedon age 40.