Usually, there’s no apparent cause. Thread veins tend to develop as we age, and our skin and blood vessels become less elastic. Hormonal changes associated with pregnancy and menopause are thought to provoke their development – the reason why women are more prone to them than men.

You can also be more prone to them by your genetic composition. Other causes include too much sunbathing, exposure to wind or extreme temperatures, corticosteroid medicines, and radiotherapy. Jobs that require prolonged standing may worsen the condition, but they don’t truly cause it.

A combination of laser therapy and electrolysis can work brilliantly for this treatment. Laser /ipl therapy uses brief pulses of laser light to destroy smaller blood vessels. Several types of laser are used. A pulsed dye laser is best for thin red veins that are close to the skin’s surface.

Often thread veins on the face are part of a status known as rosacea, & additionally, medication may be required to control the problem.

The sensation of a laser is typically depicted as similar to a rubber band pinging against your skin. A local anaesthetic cream can be used if you wish.

Before the treatment all possible side effects, and complications are discussed. The veins can look a little darker and sometimes there is a risk of bruising which will heal.