Q7. How do you treat thread veins?

A7. There are several options open to you, none which require surgery, general anaesthetic or a hospital stay.

These include minimally invasive procedures such as intense pulsed light treatment, laser therapy and microsclerotherapy. These are often used to treat varicose veins and give great results.

Another treatment is electrolysis which is often used to remove excess hair but has proved to be effective at treating thread veins.

There are few things you can do at home which involve changes to your lifestyle. If you are a smoker then stop smoking as this can cause high blood pressure which puts a strain on your veins. Reduce your alcohol intake if you drink more than the recommended amounts.

Take regular exercise and follow a healthy diet.

Another option is to use a Vitamin K based product or a camouflage cream.

Find out more about these in our treatment for thread veins section.

FAQS Index:

Thread veins FAQs

1. What are thread veins?
2. What causes thread veins?
3. Are there people who are more prone to getting thread veins?
4. Are there particular jobs which carry a high risk of thread veins?
5. Is it possible to inherit thread veins?
6. Are thread veins dangerous?
7. How do you treat thread veins?

8. How does laser treatment work?
9. What is microsclerotherapy?
10. Can I use a natural remedy to treat my thread veins?
11. Can you cure thread veins?
12. Can you prevent thread veins?
13. Is it possible to develop thread veins and varicose veins?

Guide to Thread Veins

• Thread Veins
• Leg veins
• Thread veins
• Causes of thread veins
• Treatment for thread veins
• Non-surgical treatment for thread veins
• Laser treatment

• Intense pulsed light (IPL) treatment
• Microsclerotherapy
• Electrolysis
• Alternative treatments
• Preventing thread veins
• Thread veins FAQs
• Glossary