VeinWave can be used to treat Red / Thread Veins
What does the treatment involve?
All treatments follow a detailed pre-treatment consultation to thoroughly explain the procedure.
Prior to treatment your skin will be cleansed, if necessary, to remove any makeup. We advise that you do not have treatment if you have fake tan products on your skin. Vein wave uses a very fine needle which is inserted along the length of the veins to be treated. This results in a fine 'pricking' sensation. Most people find this sensation mildly uncomfortable.
The treatment lasts for a maximum of 15 minutes. No bandages are required and you can resume your everyday activities immediately after your treatment session. Afterwards the area can appear slightly red and can feel warm to touch. This usually settles within a few hours.
In the days after the treatment the treated veins can initially appear darker in colour than previously. Over time the veins become paler and much less noticeable. In most cases a series of Vein Wave treatments may be required to achieve the desired result. We recommend a 2- 4 week rest period between treatments.
Thread, spider or red thread veins of the legs and face are a common problem which mostly affect women. On the legs these small veins can form anywhere from the top of the thigh to the ankle. While these veins pose no major health problems, they can cause discomfort and be unsightly. Veinwave can improve the appearance of these unwanted thread veins.
What is Veinwave?
Veinwave utilises a technique known as 'thermo-coagulation' which is able to eradicate thread veins and vascular blotches. The machine uses an ultra-fine needle to pass a high frequency current into the vein, the heat causes the vein and its contents to collapse and the vein disappears immediately. Occasionally it leaves a small micro-crust (scratch) that will disappear after a matter of days.
Because the thermal energy is targeted only to the vein, there is no risk of burning, tissue damage or pigmentation. The treatment can be carried out at any time of the year and on all skin types. There is no bruising and no need for dressings. Thread veins on any part of the body can be treated. Generally only one treatment is needed.
Does Veinwave treatment hurt?
There is a little minor discomfort with a very slight burning sensation when the needle is withdrawn, but this disappears within a few seconds.
What are the side-effects of Veinwave treatment?
Most patients have no side effects. After treatment the area is slightly red and the final results can be seen after 48 hours. The slight marks along the line of the vein may remain for up to a week or two, and in some cases up to six weeks.
What causes thread veins?
The reason why some people are affected and others are not is unknown. There are though some predisposing factors. Heredity seems to play a part. Injury to the legs and long periods of standing are causative factors. In addition, more women than men seem to develop this condition as a result of pregnancy or hormones. Thread veins on the face can be aggravated by extremes of weather, alcohol and even spicy foods.
How can they be prevented on the legs?
The use of support hose, weight control and exercise may be beneficial.
Will the treated veins recur?
The veinwave treatment is usually 90% successful, however thread veins may recur. It may seem that a previously treated vein has recurred, whereas in fact a new thread vein has appeared in the same area.
Skin tags
A skin tag is a small flap of tissue that hangs off the skin by a connecting stalk. Skin tags are not dangerous. They are usually found on the neck, chest, back, armpits, under the breasts, or in the groin area. Skin tags appear most often in women, especially with weight gain, and in elderly people.
Skin tags don't usually cause any pain . However, they can become irritated if anything, such as clothing or jewellery, rubs on them.
How are skin tags treated?
Skin Tags can be treated simply and effectively useing the Veinwaves ultra-fine needle to pass a high frequency current in and arround the tag, the heat causes the tag to collapse.