Say goodbye to unsightly facial veins.
What is it?
Small red veins - commonly found on the cheeks, nose and chin - can affect both men and women.
Factors like medication, injury and lifestyle can contribute to their appearance, but they can be treated easily and effectively.
At our clinic, we use short wave diathermy, which can result in the complete removal of the vein or a significant improvement in its appearance.
Factors like medication, injury and lifestyle can contribute to their appearance, but they can be treated easily and effectively.
At our clinic, we use short wave diathermy, which can result in the complete removal of the vein or a significant improvement in its appearance.
How it works
We use short wave diathermy to treat the veins.
During the procedure, a very fine needle delivers a small electrical current directly into the vessel.
This causes the vein to turn pale as the blood inside it clots, preventing blood from flowing through it.
During the procedure, a very fine needle delivers a small electrical current directly into the vessel.
This causes the vein to turn pale as the blood inside it clots, preventing blood from flowing through it.
What to expect
The consultation: The first step is a confidential, no-obligation consultation to assess the veins you wish to have treated and to discuss the procedure in detail. We will ensure you have all the information you need and feel comfortable before proceeding.
The procedure: The treatment is precise and targeted. Most patients describe feeling a tingling or some heat, but no pain. For more sensitive areas, we can apply an anaesthetic cream to ensure the treatment is comfortable.
Recovery: The treated vein typically disappears immediately, turning from red to a normal skin colour. You may experience some temporary local irritation that should settle within a few hours. A tiny scab may form at the treatment site, which will fall off within a week. The vein can sometimes appear a little darker for a couple of weeks, but this is a normal part of the healing process and will fade as your body breaks down any remaining blood.
Who is this for?
This treatment is ideal for anyone bothered by small red veins on their face.
It is a simple and effective way to achieve a clearer, more even skin tone.
Please note: We are not able to treat larger thread veins on the legs or varicose veins.
Pricing
At Sage Aesthetic, our prices reflect the high-quality, doctor-led care you receive, with your safety and comfort always our top priority.
Unlike many clinics, our pricing is designed to be clear and straightforward, with no hidden costs. The number of treatments required varies from person to person. We will discuss this with you at your initial consultation.
Unlike many clinics, our pricing is designed to be clear and straightforward, with no hidden costs. The number of treatments required varies from person to person. We will discuss this with you at your initial consultation.
- First session and follow up session, if required (including anaesthetic/ antibiotic cream where needed) - £250
Meet the doctor
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Our clinic is run by a team of qualified professionals, including clinic director Dr Richard Gordon.
A graduate of Aberdeen University Medical School, Dr Gordon has more than 23 years of experience in minor surgery and as a GP in Aberdeenshire. His decades of experience in the NHS are invaluable to our minor surgery service, where he ensures safe, effective and patient-focused care. |
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FAQs
Is the treatment painful?
How many treatments will I need?
What happens to the vein after treatment?
- Most patients feel a slight tingling or heat, but no pain. We can use an anaesthetic cream for sensitive areas to ensure as painless an experience as possible.
How many treatments will I need?
- We aim to treat as many vessels as possible during your first appointment. However, depending on the severity and number of veins, further treatments may be necessary. These are usually scheduled two to four weeks after the initial treatment. Any additional follow-up appointments over and above this may attract a fee.
What happens to the vein after treatment?
- The vein will usually disappear immediately, though it may darken slightly for a week or two as your body naturally clears the treated vessel.
Ready to explore if a facial vein treatment is right for you?
We pride ourselves on offering no-rush appointments that make sure you are fully informed and comfortable with every aspect of your treatment.
We serve patients from across Scotland and the UK, and are particularly handy for Aberdeen, Inverurie, Westhill, Banchory, Kemnay, Insch, Meldrum and surrounding areas in Aberdeenshire.
Book now: schedule a confidential, no-obligation consultation.
We serve patients from across Scotland and the UK, and are particularly handy for Aberdeen, Inverurie, Westhill, Banchory, Kemnay, Insch, Meldrum and surrounding areas in Aberdeenshire.
Book now: schedule a confidential, no-obligation consultation.