Medical-grade thermocoagulation treatment for facial thread veins and broken capillaries — a precise, effective solution that allows unwanted vessels to be naturally reabsorbed.

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20–45 min

Treatment time

Minimal

Downtime

1–3

Sessions typical

Immediate

Vessel closure

Long-lasting

Results

About This Treatment

Veinwave
Thread Veins

Veinwave is a specialist medical treatment for thread veins (telangiectasia) and small broken capillaries — particularly on the face, nose, cheeks and legs. An ultra-fine probe delivers high-frequency current directly into the affected vessel, causing it to coagulate and close. The vessel is then naturally reabsorbed by the body over the following weeks.

Unlike laser or IPL treatments for thread veins, Veinwave uses thermocoagulation — direct energy delivery through a fine probe placed on the vessel. This allows extremely precise targeting of even the smallest capillaries, including the tiny telangiectasia around the nose and cheeks that are difficult to treat with light-based modalities.

At DermaMedica, Veinwave is performed by our clinical team following a detailed assessment of the affected vessels.

How It Works

The treatment
process.

Vessel Assessment

Your clinician assesses the affected thread veins, mapping the treatment area and determining the most appropriate technique for the size and distribution of vessels.

Thermocoagulation

An ultra-fine probe is applied along the vessel. High-frequency current is delivered, causing the vessel to coagulate and close immediately. You will see the vessel disappear.

Natural Reabsorption

The coagulated vessel is naturally reabsorbed by the body over 2–6 weeks. Any treated vessels that persist after healing can be retreated in a follow-up session.

Conditions Treated & What to Expect

Who it's for & your journey.

Conditions & Concerns Treated

Facial thread veins — nose, cheeks, chin

Rosacea-associated telangiectasia

Broken capillaries around the nose

Spider naevi

Leg thread veins

Periorbital thread veins

Your Treatment Journey

Before

Avoid blood thinners for 48 hours. Arrive with clean skin.

During

Mild stinging sensation as the probe is applied. No anaesthetic typically required. 20–45 minutes.

After

Mild redness for 24–48 hours. Small crusting at treatment points, resolving within a week. SPF essential.

Results

Treated vessels close immediately. Full resolution visible over 2–6 weeks as vessels are reabsorbed.

Sessions

1–3 sessions typically needed depending on the number and size of vessels.

Common Questions

Everything you
need to know.

Does Veinwave permanently remove thread veins?

Treated vessels are permanently closed. However, new thread veins can develop over time due to the underlying tendency — maintenance treatment may be needed annually.

Is it painful?

The sensation is a brief, mild sting with each probe contact — tolerated well by most patients without anaesthetic.

How quickly will I see results?

Treated vessels close immediately during treatment. The vessel gradually disappears over 2–6 weeks as it is reabsorbed.

Can Veinwave be used on legs?

Yes — Veinwave is effective for small leg thread veins and spider veins, though larger varicose veins require different treatments.

Medical note: All treatments at DermaMedica are administered by, or under the supervision of, GMC-registered doctors. A face-to-face medical consultation is required before treatment. Not suitable during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Full safety information is provided at consultation.

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