Visible thread veins can become more common as we age, especially on the face and legs, where the skin naturally thins and environmental damage shows more easily. Laser vein removal gently reduces the blood supply to these vessels, helping them shrink and fade while also boosting skin health and collagen.
At The Secret Garden, we use Nd:YAG laser for leg veins and a combination of IPL and Nd:YAG for facial areas to optimise your results. Treatments are safe, effective, and always supported by our award-winning care – so you feel confident and looked after every step of the way.
Laser thread vein treatments for the legs and body can be booked directly. However, facial treatments require a patch test. To arrange a patch test, contact us today.
What is Thread Vein Removal?
We use Nd:YAG (a type of pure laser treatment) to target veins on the face (in conjunction with an IPL treatment) or legs (alone), removing the ‘spidery’ appearance on the skin, leaving a smooth finish. Faces always need IPL treatment at the same time to give the best results so please just contact us to get your patch test for IPL done before any face treatment for veins.
How Does Thread Vein Removal work?
This vein reduction method is an effective, non-invasive treatment that targets problem capillaries, vessels or veins with targeted laser energy. This damages the veins so that they shrink and then disappear. Laser energy also works to stimulate healing and cell renewal in the treated area for clearer-looking skin.
Laser Thread Vein Removal works by targeting the red pigment in the blood, within the blood vessels at the surface of the skin. The blood then coagulates in the small vessels (don’t worry – the blood readily reroutes!) and as a consequence, the blood vessel that you can see at the surface of the skin disappears.
What is it used to treat?
Nd:Yag can safely remove:
Spider veins
Hemangioma (vascular birthmark)
Telangiectasias (dilated superficial blood vessels)
Venous Lakes (port wine stains)
Am I suitable for Thread Vein Removal?
Most skin types can be treated, however we will assess your skin during your initial consultation. Please note, you are not suitable for treatment if you are pregnant or breast feeding.
Does Thread Vein Reduction/Removal hurt?
Most people do not experience discomfort, but some describe a mild stinging sensation. Redness in the area is common after the procedure, but subsides very quickly.
How long does Thread Vein Removal last?
Depending on the vein, some people need 3-5 treatment sessions in order to remove the thread veins or spider veins completely and results can vary from person to person. Interval times between the treatments is 6 weeks.
Before your appointment:
It is important that you avoid the following within a 30-60 day period prior to treatment:
Sunbeds / sun bathing
Self-tanning product (for 7 days prior to the treatment)
Electrolysis
Waxing
Skin bleach, or depilatory creams
Anti-inflammatory medications (including aspirin & ibuprofen, thread vein rosacea and high colour clients)
Wear loose clothing so you’re comfortable immediately following your treatment