Thread veins on face - help!

[calypso2008]

Since Christmas I have noticed lots of new broken veins on my face and chin (probably too much alcohol I am thinking)

Is there anything I can do (naturally to get rid of them, or are they there for life?

They make me look OLD!
I have given up the booze and am drinking copious amount of water.
Thanks in advance for anyone with experience of this - I am 41

[valiumredhead]

Don't know about getting rid but Bare Minerals Bisque concealor is good at hiding them!

[Boomeringue]

A beautician can get rid of them,but Clinique Redness Solutions is great for camouflage.

[lizzypuffs]

I second the clinique to minimise them. The only way I got rid of mine was to have a course of IPL laser treatment. Worked really well and rejuvenated the rest of my skin too.

[freerangeeggs]

I got them zapped with a laser. It was amazing, they disappeared immediately, but it hurt A LOT (though only for about two minutes, if that).

I would have it done again, definitely. It cost £40 which I think is worth it.

[kay1975]

Can anyone recommend somewhere to have the laser treatment done?? TIA X

[didireallysaythat]

I had laser treatment (3 sessions) and it didn't work. It didn't make it worse though so probably worth a go. The therapist agreed it was disappointing and said it wasn't worth trying more. The needle electrolysis route works for me but does hurt (eye watering around the nostrils). But mine is genetic - mum and gran had a lot of broken veins...

[BerryBlast]

Valium I was going to start a thread today to thank you for this tip - I ordered some of this from Look Fantastic and arrived today. Used it this afternoon and it is BRILLIANT covered the veins completely - thanks for the tip

[valiumredhead]

Oh I think you should start a thread anyway

FANTASTIC! Glad it works for you, I love the stuff! :)

[lexh]

There's a new treatment on the market called Thermavein that treats facial thread veins, it's fantastic, painless and you only need one treatment!!! Check out the website thermavein.com

[Patriciajean]

Be really careful in what laser type treatments you choose. I had really bad injuries from Thermavein.

[jeaux90]

I had IPL for my broken blood vessels. Went in three sessions. Go to a reputable clinic. Don't piss about with getting it done on the cheap.

[pearlkent]

jeaux90 - where did you get yours done? I'm in west London and there are so many clinics/treatments that I don't know where to start.

[Rainbowglow]

I had laser for veins on nose. Reputable clinic. Expensive. Severe bruising (black) and whilst redness reduced the veins came back very quickly. Went recently for advance electrolysis. Painful. Very painful. Slightly swollen skin and dryness but no bruising. Huge difference. 85% veins gone on nose after 2 sessions - 6 weeks apart. Got a third soon and then will have top ups every 6-9 months. Shop around. I pay £90 a session in Central London.

[jeaux90]

Pearl I live in Oxfordshire so used MBNS clinic. Very happy with the result. For west London you could post on one of the local sites for recommendations like chiswickw4.com

[secondhoneymoon]

I found witch hazel helped reduce if not totally get rid of mine

[pearlkent]

Thanks everyone - seems to be a choice between laser (is it always IPL?) or electrolysis, or something called Veinwave (which doesn't seem to have very good reviews despite featuring on Embarrassing Bodies). Years ago I had sclerotherapy (sp?) - is that the same as electrolysis? - on a vein coming out of my nostril (nice eh?) but it didn't work and was really painful.
jeaux90 - what did you pay if you don't mind me asking, and how bad were your veins (and which part of face)?

[jeaux90]

I paid about 300 all in. I think. It was 3 sessions. I had a massive broken blood vessel on my cheek bone and some other minor ones. All gone.

[Thudercatsrule]

I had 2 ipl treatments and it didn't work, also had laser treatment 4 weeks ago which had made 1 vein so much worse. It's darker now and I've been left with an indentation on the skin😡

I'm thinking about Vienwave now!

[Huntzberger]

So do the IPL machines you can use at home (lumea etc) work on thread veins too?

[teta]

I had Ipl several years ago which worked brilliantly.Go to a clinic run by a dermatologist, not a beautician or a a nurse even.Broken veins often return after about ten years unfortunately so do need top ups.

[raindropstea]

Laser treatment is unfortunately the only thing that will completely get rid of it. Don't use anything harsh on your face. I've read that the Clarisonic has caused broken caps on some people, but I don't know if this is true. A good concealer should cover it. A green based concealer eliminates redness.