Thread/Spider Veins

Preparation for treatment.

It is important that you should avoid the following for at least 30 days prior to treatment:

• Do not sunbath or use sunbed

• Avoid self tanning products

For 7 days before hand:

• Do not have electrolysis

• Do not wax

• Do not bleach or use depilatory cream

• Do not use anti inflammatory medication

• Do not smoke 4 hours before treatment

A patch test and detailed consultation and consent form must be completed a week prior to commencing a course of treatment.

Post treatment care.

Following treatment for at least 30 days the following action should be taken:

• Avoid exposure to sun and sunbeds

• Wear a minimum of SPF30 when outdoors

Clients should avoid the following up to 48 hours after treatment:

• No cosmetic or perfumed products

• No swimming or using the gym/exercising

• No sauna, steam room or hot baths

• No scratching picking or touching the area

• Use Aloe vera if necessary

After the treatment the area may turn red, this should subside after a few hours. The vein being treated may become slightly swollen and a small scab appear on the skin surface.

Am I suitable for IPL treatment?

The following conditions unfortunately cannot be treated

• Epilepsy

• Lupas

• History of keloid scarring

• Cancer

• Pregnant or breast feeding

• Hypo pigmentation

• Active tan

• Pacemaker

The following conditions require a doctors permission:

• Cardiac condition

• Steroids

• Bleeding disorders

• Clotting disorders

• Diabetes

• Acutane medications

• Photo sensitive medications

• Chloasma

If in doubt please contact your GP