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IPL Facial Thread Vein Removal

You don’t have to try to cover your thread veins anymore. IPL thread vein removal uses short, safe bursts of light emitted from a flash-lamp to quickly remove those thin veins (technically called telangiectasia) from your face.

How does IPL Thread Vein Removal work?

A threaded vein is a small blood vessel near the surface of the skin. The operator guides the visible light from the flash-lamp to the blood vessels needing treatment. The system carefully filters this light in two ways to ensure that only light with the correct characteristics (wavelengths) are allowed to reach your skin.

Blood contains haemoglobin that absorbs the light and converts it into heat. This heat destroys the protein in the wall of the thread vein. As a result the veins will gradually, and safely, disappear after treatment. To ensure optimal light transmission to the blood vessel, a thin layer of gel (similar to that used in ultrasound examinations) is applied to your skin before treatment.

Which thread veins can be treated?

We offer thread vein removal for the facial area,

As the treatment relies on absorption of light by the haemoglobin in the blood the most effective results are seen with light skin. The lighter the skin, the more pronounced the contrast between the vessel and the skin, making treatment easier. However, the machine has programmed settings for different skin colours that deliver the correct energy output for your complexion.

How long does a treatment take?

The glass prism within the applicator that guides the light to the skin is 8mm by 40mm, so several vessels can be targeted in one flash of light. The treatment time depends on the area to be covered and the number of distant vessels to be treated. A single session typically lasts 10-20 minutes.

Does it hurt?

Tolerance of pain is very individual from person to person. No anaesthetics are required, and most people describe the sensation as similar to that of a rubber band snapping onto the skin, followed by a warm sensation lasting several minutes.

Do I need to take special precautions before and after treatment?

The light used is completely safe, visible light. Potential harmful wavelengths are removed by a dual mode filtering system.

Since tanning takes place by accumulation of pigment (melanin) in the skin, it is, however, important to avoid tanning (sun, solarium or self-tanning cream) before and during the treatment period. Otherwise your tanned skin will absorb more light, which makes treatment less effective.

Generally, no post-treatment care is needed But people with sensitive skin may benefit from using a soothing cream for a few days after treatment. We recommend you limit sun exposure and use a sunscreen (SPF 50) for a few weeks following treatment.

How many treatments do I need?

The number of treatments depends on the body site and severity of the thread vein. Clinical studies have confirmed that 1-6 treatments usually are needed, and these are timed about one month apart.

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You may book online here for an appointment at our Halifax clinic:

All IPL bookings need to have a consultation and patch test prior to commencing course. The IPL consultation may be booked online. Please remember to click on the facial thread vein treatment that you require.

Costs may vary according to individual requirements.

If you require an appointment outside the clinic times please contact on 01422 382523