Northwest laser and aesthetics skin and hair removal clinic

Northwest laser vein treatment

Red, blue or purple leg and facial veins, often referred to as broken capillaries, thread veins or spider veins are due to tiny blood vessels close to the surface of the skin becoming enlarged and visible through the skin. Leg and facial veins are bothersome at best, unattractive at worst. Fortunately, with cosmetic laser treatment, Northwest Laser clinic can help you make you look and feel more confident, with as little as only one or two laser vein treatments.

How does laser vein treatment work?

A cosmetic laser emits a prescribed dose of energy to the vein to. The laser “selectively” targets the problem veins while sparing surrounding areas. The blood vessel coagulates as the laser energy heats the vein. After treatment, the vessel will naturally disappear over the next few weeks. Very few treatments are required to produce effective relief from these unsightly broken veins and capillaries.

Frequently asked laser vein questions

The smallest blood vessels in the body are quite fragile and easily damaged by a number of things including the general effects of ageing. Other possible causes include sun exposure, use of oral contraception, hormone therapy, pregnancy and genetic factors.

Typically only one or two treatments are required to treat unwanted veins and results can be seen in 3 - 4 weeks. Treatment time usually varies between 10 and 20 minutes, depending on the size of the area and number of veins treated.

The laser treatment causes only minimal discomfort. Any redness or swelling should be gone within a day and you'll be able to resume normal activities immediately. You will visibly see the vein fade over the coming few weeks.

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Laser Vein Removal Treatment Instructions

Pre-treatment

1. In order to achieve the best success, please read the aftercare prior to your treatment. Please wear something comfortable that won't spoil as we put plenty of Sudocrem on after the treatment.
2. Avoid active tanning for two weeks prior to your treatment.
3. Free of charge top ups must be taken within a limited time period from initial treatment up to 8 weeks for legs or 3 for Facial veins

After Care

It is also common to have some  crusting, bruising and swelling to the treated areas that can last for 6 to 8 weeks. For these reasons, many prefer spider vein treatment during cooler months. Please remember it can take up to 6 months for the veins to fully break down, so please be patient.

1. Avoid prolonged sun exposure or tanning for up to 14 days after your treatments, and thereafter for the next two months use a factor 50 on the treated areas.
2. Avoid anti-inflammatory medications such as aspirin for 5 to 7 days after your treatment. You may use Tylenol and Arnica Gel (for bruising). Minimize or eliminate alcohol as well.
3. Avoid vigorous exercise for 48 hours after treatment. Also avoid Jacuzzi s and hot baths. You may take a warm bath.
4. Support hoses can be used for leg treatments  up to one week after treatment but it is not necessary (support hose should be at least 20 psi) Walking is also very good for reducing treated veins.
5. Redness normally occurs following a treatment. This will subside usually in 2 to 10 days. Sudocrem has the right ingredients to help the skin heal and we advise that you use plenty and often to the treated areas. The face can often become crusty ( normally due to sun exposure prior / immediately after to treatment keep well moisturised do not allow to become infected and do not pick at scabs as they can scar if picked.

The latest laser equipment

Our Workstation is one of the most comprehensive laser hair removal, pigmented lesion and vein removal systems available today. The laser is designed for all skin types, we can treat the broadest range of patients. In addition, the system is optimised for effective treatment of facial and leg veins, as well as benign epidermal pigmented lesions.

Using a highly versatile system that offers quick, effective and affordable treatments for a wide variety of different hair and skin types, the same laser is used by some of the country's leading medical clinics as well doctors surgeries and hospitals such as the Nuffield Hospital and The Royal Free as well as private, well known clinic's - The Harley Medical Group and SK:N Clinics to name just a few.

Our cosmetic and laser treatments are: noninvasive, safe, virtually painless, fast and effective, with long asting even permanent results and medically supervised.

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Highly trained expert staff

Our staff are fully trained & qualified - our clinics are registered. We specialise in laser hair removal and non surgical cosmetic procedures. All of our laser operators have been trained in the field of medical lasers under the supervision of Cynosure Lasers and Mapperley Park Training Centre in Nottingham. In addition to this, we are registered by the Care Quality Commission. Certificate Registration Number 1-28971792

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Quality care commission approved

The Care Quality Commission is the new independent body which regulates health care services in the UK (previously regulated by the Healthcare Commission). Details of our registration can be found on the Care Quality Commission website. Follow the links to the healthcare providers section, where you can search for the Frodsham Laser Clinic's details.

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