What are Red Veins..?

Red or broken veins on the face are a common problem. These blemishes can become unsightly and drain your confidence and self-esteem. They also become worse over time often developing into larger and deeper clusters.

There are numerous reasons why people get red veins. Exposure to the sun, wind or extreme temperatures, for example, are among the causes.

Steroid creams, hormonal changes during pregnancy, and radiotherapy have also been implicated. They can also be associated with the skin condition rosacea.

Treatment | Short Wave Diathermy

Short wave diathermy current is used to dry the blood and cauterise the vein. A very simple, gentle treatment for the face and legs.

There are no side effects on the skin, only a short healing time is required.

Treatment | Sclerotherapy

Sclerotherapy, or injection therapy, is a non-surgical procedure in which a solution is injected into the problem thread veins on legs in order to cause their disappearance.

Sclerotherapy works by irritating the lining of the vein, and the subsequent compression dressing ensures that the vein seals shut. It takes about 15-20 minutes.