Facial thread vein treatment
Prices from £250
Facial thread veins, also known as telangiectasia or broken capillaries, are small, visible red, blue, or purple veins that commonly appear around the nose, cheeks, and chin. These veins become noticeable when they dilate or burst, showing through the skin due to loss of elasticity or fragility.
Though harmless, they can cause aesthetic concern and impact confidence for many individuals.
What Causes Facial Thread Veins?
The causes can be hereditary, or linked to:
• Sun damage
• Extreme weather conditions
• Ageing
• Overuse of steroid creams
• Autoimmune conditions
• Skin disorders like rosacea
Sometimes the cause is unknown and may be part of natural skin ageing.
How We Treat Them
At Bristol Aesthetics, we use EXCELIGHT™ IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) to treat facial thread veins with precision and safety, reducing their visibility in just a few quick, non-invasive sessions — with minimal discomfort and downtime.
This advanced IPL technology targets the vein beneath the skin’s surface, causing it to collapse and fade naturally over time.
Ideal for clients who want to:
• Reduce facial redness and flushing
• Treat broken capillaries, spider veins, or red spots
• Achieve brighter, clearer, more even-toned skin
• Target concerns on the face, neck, and chest
Why choose Bristol Aesthetics?
We use leading-edge equipment from Lynton Lasers, the UK’s top manufacturer of medical-grade IPL systems trusted by the NHS. Our EXCELIGHT™ IPL system ensures clinically proven results, and our practitioners are fully trained in advanced IPL safety and skin protocols.
Before & After
Clients often see visible improvement after just a few treatments — with skin that looks calmer, more even, and refreshed.
Book your consultation today at Bristol Aesthetics to find out if this IPL facial thread vein treatment is right for you.
Prices starting from £250
Frequently Asked Questions
Light energy is applied to the skin where it is readily absorbed by blood vessels, heating them to a point where they are destroyed. Following treatment, the vessels quickly clear as they are reabsorbed by the body, leaving little or no trace of the original lesion.
The light applicator is placed on the skin and a short pulse of light is released. The applicator is moved to the neighbouring area and the process is repeated until the entire area is treated. During treatment, protective eyewear will be provided.
Treatment is suitable for most people. Best results are obtained for those with fair skin, and there is less chance of side effects.
Treatment is mildly uncomfortable but there is no need for anaesthesia and the procedure is actually quite quick. Sensations vary but most describe it as a very quick hot pin prick.
After treatment the area may feel warm for a few hours. Rarely, some delicate skin areas such as the cheeks or décolleté can be red and slightly swollen for up to 48 hours. Though very rare, there is a chance a small blister may form and there could be temporary lightening or darkening of the skin.
Treatments typically take from 15 to 45 minutes, depending on the type and size of lesion.
Most red skin lesions, including facial thread veins, rosacea, spider naevi, and port wine stains, can be treated very successfully. Depending on the lesions, leg vessels can also respond well to treatment.
Typically 3 to 5 treatments are needed for optimum results, though small lesions may clear in just a single session. Repeat treatments are spaced every 4 to 6 weeks. Consultation Procedure Prior to treatment you must first undergo a consultation where details about your medical history are obtained in order to confirm suitability. Before proceeding you will be asked to sign a consent form and undergo a test patch.
