Electrolysis

Thread vein treatment on the face is performed using electrolysis.

Treatment Type

Electrolysis

Results

Permanent

Procedure Time

30 Minutes

Pain Level

Minimal

Downtime

5 Days +

How Do Treatments Work? ⮕

Advanced Electrolysis is a tried and tested method for the treatment of thread veins. It removes thread veins with an electrical current. A very small hot sterile needle is placed on the skin over the thread vein, and the current heats up the broken veins and causes them to cauterise (similar to IPL).

Thread veins, or “spider veins” are very fine but prominent veins that sit just below the surface of the skin. One common misconception with thread veins is that they are broken capillaries. When in actual fact, they are permanently dilated capillaries. At just 1 cell thick, facial capillaries are extremely thin. As we age they lose their elasticity and ability to constrict. The result of this is a permanent state of dilation, making them visible through the skin.

Why do we get thread veins? ⮕

Ageing
Smoking
Pregnancy
Extreme temperatures (hot and cold)
Fragile skin
Hormones
Intense sports

How to get rid of facial thread veins? ⮕

Although thread veins are not dangerous, many people don’t like the site of them and often associate them with ageing.

Electrolysis is the perfect treatment for thread vein removal.

When treating thread veins with Electrolysis, we spread it over a course. The reason for this is to avoid causing damage to the skin and leaving you with hyper-pigmentation. We use the tiniest needle available, we then position this on the vein.

Finally, a current is applied to the surface of the skin. We can treat several veins during one session, however, we do need to ensure that we don’t spend too long treating a single area. Your treatment will be conducted in the safest possible way, with exceptional results after the recovery period.

About Kate Harding ⮕

Kate has 35 years of experience working as a registered nurse and has been working in the field of aesthetic treatments since 2006. She is fully qualified and indemnified to carry out aesthetic procedures.

We offer aesthetic treatments and non-surgical beauty treatments and procedures for men and women that enhance the existing beauty of our clients by helping to restore the youthful definition of the face and body. We are committed to providing the best non-surgical facial rejuvenation and skincare treatments, we cannot change your life but we can change the way you look at yourself.

Patient Testimonials ⮕

Professional treatments administered by an experienced former NHS trained nurse. Kate has an artistic eye, and knows how to tweak product to subtly enhance your face. I used to frequent Harley Street for many years prior to meeting Kate. I wouldn’t dream of going anywhere else. I feel safe in whatever she recommends. I also use the face creams she suggests which are a lot cheaper than my previous (creme de la mer etc) Thank you Kate

I had a wonderful experience. I came into the consultation appointment with many questions which were answered extremely well. Kate has a knowledgeable background and is skilled in her field. I felt at ease and knew I had made the right choice. At no point was I pushed into having treatment. Everything was relaxed.