Advanced Thread Vein Removal in Norwich:
The Thermocoagulation Standard
Thermocoagulation for Thread Veins in Norwich
Facial thread veins, often called spider veins or broken capillaries, are tiny superficial blood vessels that become visible through the skin. They are usually harmless, but many people choose treatment to restore a clearer, more even-looking complexion.
At Alison Mary Aesthetics Clinic in Norwich, we offer non-laser thread vein removal using thermocoagulation; one of the most precise methods available for small facial vessels.
What is Thermocoagulation?
Thermocoagulation is an advanced technique that uses high-frequency energy (radiofrequency) delivered through a very fine probe to treat superficial thread veins.
The energy creates a controlled, targeted heat effect within the vessel, causing it to seal and collapse.
Over time, your body naturally clears the treated vessel as part of normal tissue turnover.
Because this is not a laser, it can be an excellent option for clients who want a highly targeted approach for small red facial veins without treating the surrounding skin broadly.
How Does The Thermocoagulation Process Work??
The process is straightforward, quick, and highly controlled:
1) Assessment:
We assess the location, type, and pattern of your thread veins and confirm whether thermocoagulation is the right option. If the redness you see is mainly background flushing (for example, rosacea-type redness), w’ll explain what thermocoagulation can improve and what it cannot.
2) Preparation:
The skin is cleansed. If needed, a numbing product can be applied for comfort (generally for larger areas).
3) Targeted Treatment:
A fine probe is positioned directly on the visible vessel.
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A short pulse of high-frequency energy is delivered.
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The vessel is treated in tiny sections with precision.
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Surrounding tissue is left undisturbed.
4) Results and Recovery:
Many people notice an immediate improvement in the appearance of the vessel, with continued settling and fading over the following weeks.
The treatment is minimally invasive with little to no downtime, so most clients return to normal life straight away, with instant results.
It is often tagged onto the end of other appointments as it is so quick and easy.
What Can
Thermocoagulation Treat?
What Thermocoagulation
Can't Treat:
Thermocoagulation can treat a vast variety of issues, these include but are not limited to:
1. Telangiectasias (Spider/Thread Veins) - Those Fine Red or Purple Facial Capillaries
2. Cherry Angiomas (Red Blood Spots or Moles)
3. Spider Naevi (Central Red Spots with Radiating Vessels)
4. Skin Tags (Acrochordons)
5. Milia (White Keratin Cysts)
6. Sebaceous Hyperplasia (Yellow Oil Gland Bumps)
7. Fibromas (Benign Fibrous Growths)
8. Seborrheic Keratoses (Warty Brown Plaques, Including Flat Ones)
It’s important to be clear and honest so you can make the best decision for you based on all the scientific facts:
Background redness and flushing:
If you have a diffuse “red veil” across the cheeks, that can be rosacea or background vascular reactivity. Thermocoagulation can remove individual visible threads, but it does not automatically switch off the biology that causes flushing.
Deeper blue or green veins:
Visible blue or green vessels are typically deeper and the skin there is thin and high risk. These are usually not the “micro thread vein” category this treatment is designed for.
Large leg veins and venous disease:
Thermocoagulation can be used for very small superficial vessels, but larger leg veins and reflux related veins often require different medical led assessment and treatments.
Benefits of Thermocoagulation for Thread Vein Removal:
Non-laser treatment:
A targeted approach that does not rely on laser light; avoiding the bruising or purpura often seen with lasers as well as causing loss of pigmentation or hyperpigmentation associated with them.
Precision targeting:
Designed to treat the visible vessel while minimising impact on surrounding skin, using ultra-fine needles for pinpoint accuracy that reduces risks like pigmentation changes or scarring.
Quick, effective tidy-ups:
Ideal for small facial veins that you want gone without a bigger treatment session, wrapping up in just 15-30 minutes so you can slot it into your day like a coffee break fix.
Minimal downtime:
Most clients can return to normal activities immediately, with no bandages or restrictions, just mild redness that fades fast for zero interruption to your routine.
Generally well tolerated:
You may feel a brief warming, pricking, or tiny pluck sensation, but treatment is typically fast and requires no numbing, making it comfortable enough for even sensitive types.
Versatile for add-on blemish fixes:
Easily tackles extras like cherry angiomas or skin tags in the same session, turning a simple vein zap into a full-face refresh without extra appointments or tools.
We keep our pricing realistic because most people have a few little vessels they’d love gone, without paying a fortune for a tiny area.
Micro Vein Tidy (Face) - £50
Up to 3 micro-areas OR up to 10-15 minutes, whichever comes first.
Vein Tidy Plus (Face) - £75
Up to 5 micro-areas OR up to 15-20 minutes, whichever comes first.
Cheeks (Both) / Larger Leg or Foot areas - £150
For larger areas up to 30-40 minutes.