We provide Sclerotherapy  and KTP laser for the treatment of thread veins, also known as spider veins and sometimes referred to as small varicose veins.

For finer veins especially on the face we use KTP laser. This works very well for thread veins on the face or fine mats of veins on the legs that are too small for injection. The Laser is also effective for other vascular blemishes such as haemangiomas  (cherry red spots) and spider naevi as well as the reddening commonly caused by  rosacea.

Q: What are thread veins?

A: These are areas of superficial, overgrown and enlarged blood vessels.  They vary in size and colour, ranging from red to purple to blue.

Q: How and why do they appear?

A: These appear through excessive sun exposure, congenital, oral contraceptives or through the natural aging process.

Q: Why do they occur?

A: These are caused by excessive sun exposure or can be genetic.

Q: How does the treatment work?

A: We have a number of lasers and light therapies tailored to target your specific problems. The appropriate treatment will be discussed with you at your consultation.

The KTP Aura treats red thread veins through a series of laser light pulses which are absorbed into the blood causing the vessels to collapse. The treated area over time (2-4 weeks) returns to the natural colour of your skin.

The Lyra ND yag laser targets the blue to purple veins.  It is effective for those unsightly leg veins which are found deeper in the skin.  It is effective for all skin types and works similar to the Aura KTP laser whereby a series of pulses are delivered through the skin and into the vein. This collapses the vessel walls and seals the veins shut. The sealed vein is then broken down and absorbed by the body.

Pigmented blemishes act in the same way whereby absorbing the pulses of light and dispersing the melanin pigment.  These are slowly absorbed into the body and after a number of treatments (4-8) your skin returns to its natural colour. Pigmented lesions are treated with our KTP or our IPL machines.

Q: Does It hurt?

A: It feels like a stinging sensation, but the discomfort varies depending on the size, depth and location of the vein.

Q: Who performs my Treatment?

A: All of our patients are seen by one of our doctors for an initial consultation. The light therapy is performed by one of our qualified therapists who have had specialist training in light and laser therapy.