Have you had laser treatment for facial thread veins? Did it work and what kind was it? And cost?

[largeprintagathachristie]

Interested in getting rid of thread veins around my nose. I also have redness on my chin.

Experiences of laser treatment would be really welcome. What type was it, did it work/last and how much was it? Names of London practitioners would also be great if they're allowed to be posted.

I have details of a consultant dermatologist who offers it privately - I saw him for skin cancer removal years ago - but although he would be a trustworthy pair of hands it would cost a squillion pounds.

Yes, I’ve had it done repeatedly over the last 6 years or so. I have translucent skin and spend a lot of outdoors in all weathers. I get my whole face done apart from forehead. Practitioner uses a slightly different laser for the larger individual broken veins then another one to go all over my cheeks to zap the tiny broken capillaries. It’s £120 a session and I usually get 2/3 sessions each year/18 months. Not in London.
You can also get IPL but it tends to not have such a good result.
It’s only a bit stingy around the nostrils. Otherwise it’s just a sharp tingly sensation. Slight redness afterwards but disappears in a couple of hours.
Hope this helps.

Yes and it’s very effective. I did a lot of research, and found a well regarded practitioner who was employed in the private clinic of a very well known and highly skilled plastic surgeon. I thought that if she was actually employed by and paid him, it would be better than going to a beauty salon type place. I may be wrong, but I’m thrilled with my results. Most of the big red veins vanished at once, one or two needed repeat sessions. I would really recommend it.

Good to hear the posters so far have had good results

I’ve had Advanced Electrolysis for thread veins on cheeks, nose and chin area.

Very effective, made a huge difference to the look/quality of my skin. Had 4 treatments over a period of 9 months initially as they were very pronounced and I have very pale, sensitive skin. Only need maintenance sessions 1 or 2 per year now.
Also helped with pigmentation marks on my cheeks.

Stings a little at the time and areas were red for a while afterwards (I expected that as I have incredibly sensitive and pale skin so every mark/blemish shows and takes longer to heal than most people).

Cost £50 per session in North Yorkshire.

@largeprintagathachristie did you ever get this done? Would love hear about your experience if so.