Telangiectasia (Thread Veins)

Telangiectasia is not ‘broken capillaries’ as so often named, but permanently dilated capillaries.

There are numerous causes for Telangiectasia including: ageing, hereditary and genetic causes, pregnancy, hormones, general skin fragility, smoking, extreme sports, temperature extremes and harsh weather exposure. They are very commonly seen in a maturing ‘English rose’ complexion.

A course of advanced electrolysis is often advised for telangiectasia so that treatments can be spaced out to prevent skin damage or hyper-pigmentation. Diathermy (like hair removal electrolysis) is used, which involves a very accurate positioning of the probe over the blood vessel and a gentle tap that applies current to the skin’s surface. This causes that tiny section of vessel to immediately disappear. Treatment sessions are usually for example 15 minutes per cheek.

Although not considered a cause of telangiectasia, rosacea (and the medication for it) may be a related factor, with the two conditions often presenting simultaneously.

The price structure is for all Advanced Cosmetic Procedures across the Cristianos group are costed per time. All consultations are FREE of charge and without obligation.

  • Treatment
  • Consultation
  • up to 15 minutes
  • up to 30 minutes
  • up to 1 hour
  • Price
  • Free of Charge
  • £50.00
  • £80.00
  • £110.00

FAQs

Yes, your first appointment will be a full consultation to establish whether ACP is suitable for you and if it can achieve the results you want before you can make an informed decision to proceed. For certain blemishes it may be necessary for us to obtain a letter from your GP before we proceed, checking the stability of moles in particular.

This depends on the blemish we are treating, telangiectasia may need 3-4 treatments.

There is a degree of discomfort with some of the procedures, we are using heat to treat the blemish so some warmth is felt in the area at the time of treatment. An antiseptic gel (witch hazel) is applied post treatment to help soothe. Depending on the size of area treated the discomfort may last a few hours. It is common, and expected, that after some treatments there will be some scabbing; this is discussed during the consultation and you are given an extensive aftercare leaflet.

In certain cases we may offer you a test patch at time of consultation; particularly if you are having a large area treated. This allows you to experience the sensation and we can assess your healing rate. Initially some areas may look worse before it looks better, you must be patient and allow the area to heal fully and never pick the scab.

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