Facial thread veins
Small cheek or nose-area vessels may be assessed, subject to the device’s permitted treatment zones and your suitability.
Skintastic Aesthetics · Southampton
980nm Thread-Vein Reduction
in Southampton
Small visible thread veins can be assessed for targeted 980nm diode treatment at Skintastic in Southampton. We identify the type and location of vessel before deciding whether cosmetic treatment is appropriate.
Patch test at least 48 hours before treatmentAll laser treatments require this minimum interval. Our booking policy also applies it to light treatments. Longer observation may be advised.
Over 15 years in the industryAcademy delivering Ofqual-regulated qualificationsOwner: IQA, assessor & UKRP
Understanding your options
How the treatment is approached
The diode delivers controlled energy to suitable superficial vessels. Treatment aims to reduce their visibility. A vascular assessment matters: a tiny facial vessel is different from a larger leg vein or a vein associated with circulation problems.
Choose your concern
Areas and treatment options
Localised clusters
A group of fine visible vessels is priced according to coverage and treatment time, rather than a promise to remove every vessel in one appointment.
Body and leg concerns
We assess the concern first. Larger, bulging, painful or symptomatic leg veins need an appropriate medical vascular pathway and are not automatically suitable for this service.
Background redness
Diffuse facial redness may be better approached with IPL rather than treating individual vessels one at a time.
Experience behind your care
Clinical practice.
Professional education.
Established in Southampton since 2011, Skintastic brings over 15 years of industry experience to consultation and treatment planning.
An academy as well as a clinic
We deliver Ofqual-regulated qualifications. Our owner is an assessor and Internal Quality Assurer (IQA), and also acts as a UK Responsible Person (UKRP) for medical devices.
For this laser or light service, we use medical-grade equipment registered with the MHRA, as part of our assessed treatment protocols.
Ofqual regulates qualifications and awarding organisations. MHRA device registration is not approval or endorsement of a device or clinic. Professional experience does not remove treatment risks, which we discuss individually.
Results & recovery
What to expect
The appearance can change gradually after treatment; more than one visit may be needed. New vessels can develop later. We explain the likely response for your particular vessel pattern.
Suitability and risks
Warmth, redness, swelling, bruising, crusting, burns, pigment changes and scarring are possible. We do not treat an unexplained lesion or assume that every red mark is a thread vein.
Clear costs
980nm Thread-Vein Reduction prices
The £10 consultation and patch test is charged separately; the course or package price excludes it. Time bands define the appointment allowance, not uninterrupted laser exposure or a promise that every vessel will clear. No varicose-vein service is included.
| Treatment / coverage | Price |
|---|---|
| One small facial cluster · treatment allocation up to 10 minutes | £65 |
| Several suitable facial vessels · up to 20 minutes | £95 |
| Larger permitted zone · up to 30 minutes | £125 |
| Consultation and patch test | £10 |
Before & after
Plan for your appointment
Before you attend
Start with a consultation and patch test at least 48 hours before treatment. Tell us about medicines, recent tanning, previous reactions and changes in health. Do not stop prescribed medicines without your prescriber’s advice.
Aftercare and follow-up
Disclose medicines, vascular conditions and recent tanning. Protect healing skin, avoid picking crusts and follow your written heat, exercise and sun-exposure advice.
Your questions
Before you decide
Do you treat varicose veins?
This page concerns cosmetic thread-vein assessment, not treatment of varicose veins or venous disease.
Can you guarantee permanent removal?
No. A treated vessel may improve, but recurrence or new vessels are possible.
Can this treat rosacea?
It may address selected visible vessels; rosacea itself is a separate condition and is not cured by removing a vessel.
How much will my treatment cost?
The £10 consultation and patch test is charged separately; the course or package price excludes it. Time bands define the appointment allowance, not uninterrupted laser exposure or a promise that every vessel will clear. No varicose-vein service is included.
Will I need a course?
That depends on the concern, suitability and response. We discuss the likely commitment and review progress before recommending more appointments.
Can I have treatment on the day of my patch test?
No. Our minimum interval is 48 hours for laser and light treatments. Some circumstances require longer observation. A patch test cannot eliminate every risk.
Where is the clinic?
Skintastic Aesthetics is at 26 The Avenue, Southampton, SO17 1XL. Appointments are arranged in advance. Contact us on 02381 946394 or WhatsApp to discuss your enquiry.
Let’s discuss your options.
Tell us your main concern and the area you would like assessed. We will explain the next step.
Ask about 980nm thread-vein reduction
Patch test required at least 48 hours before laser or light treatment.
