Facial and leg veins
Facial Veins:
Thread veins (or telangiectasia) are small superficial red, purple or blue veins which may appear anywhere on the body, but most commonly on the face and legs. Thread veins occur when the vein dilates and become large enough to be visible through the skin. They are classified according to their appearance as linear, branching or spider telangiectasia.
Cambridge Skin & Laser Clinic offers 2 different laser systems to ensure optimal results. Intense pulsed light (IPL) and long pulsed Nd:YAG lasers. The short wavelength intense pulsed light (IPL) system is used to eliminate superficial thread veins and rosacea . The long wavelength Nd:YAG treats both superficial and deep red, purple or blue veins including haemangiomas and arteriovenous malformations.
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Nose telangectasia before treatment
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After treatment
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Leg Veins:
Prominent unsightly leg veins are a very common problem. Causes include prolonged standing, pregnancy, obesity, hormones and heredity.
Leg veins are divided into varicose veins, reticular veins and thread veins. Varicose veins are treated surgically. Cambridge Skin & Laser Clinic offers a combination of intense pulsed light (IPL), long pulsed Nd:YAG and sclerotherapy to ensure optimal treatment of both reticular veins and thread veins. There is no single effective treatment for all leg veins, so superior results are obtained with combination therapy.
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Leg veins before treatment |
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Facial & Leg Veins FAQ
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Pricing Information
| PRICE PER SESSION: | |
| Facial vein laser treatment |
£125 |
| Leg vein laser or sclerotherapy treatment |
£150 |
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Note: Prices quoted are per session and are an approximate guide only. If you require a more accurate pricing prior to consultation, please contact us directly.
Although laser treatment may seem expensive, one must bear in mind the enormous acquisition and maintenance costs of the laser devices.



