No, we do not treat during pregnancy. Thread veins that appear in pregnancy sometimes fade in the months after the birth, so it is sensible to wait and reassess.
No. Varicose veins, swollen or painful legs, skin changes or ulcers need GP assessment and referral to a vascular specialist first. We treat fine thread veins only.
Often yes, with particular care. The Lynton Nd:YAG laser is generally the more appropriate choice for darker skin, a patch test is carried out first, and if treatment is not safe for your skin we will tell you.
Vessels that are successfully treated do not usually return, but the underlying tendency remains, so new thread veins can form over time. Some patients choose an occasional top-up session; results vary.
There is little real downtime. Expect redness and mild swelling for a day or two and possibly some bruising or darkening that fades over several weeks; avoid hot baths, saunas and strenuous exercise for 24 to 48 hours and protect treated skin from the sun.
Most people describe a brief, hot snap, similar to a flicked elastic band, and the treatment head is cooled. Discomfort is short-lived and you can return to normal activities the same day.
Usually 2 to 4 sessions, spaced 6 to 8 weeks apart so treated veins can clear between visits. Fine red and blue veins respond best, and results vary from person to person.
Leg thread vein treatment is £75 per session, and most people need 2 to 4 sessions. The skin and aesthetic consultation is £65, redeemable in full against treatment, and the patch test is free where needed.
No. We postpone treatment until after pregnancy and breastfeeding. Some vessels that appear in pregnancy fade on their own afterwards.
It can reduce visible vessels and some background redness, but it does not cure rosacea. We combine treatment with advice on triggers and sun protection, and suggest GP or dermatologist care where medical treatment is needed.
Often, with care. We usually favour the Lynton Nd:YAG laser, use conservative settings and patch test first, because darker skin has a higher risk of pigment change. If it is not safe, we will say so.
A vessel that has been closed does not usually reopen, but new thread veins can form with sun exposure, flushing or rosacea. Some people return for occasional maintenance.
Very little. The skin is usually pink and slightly swollen for a day or two, and occasional light bruising settles within one to two weeks. Daily SPF 50 is essential afterwards.
Most people describe each pulse as a warm flash or a quick snap against the skin. It is usually manageable without numbing, and the device cools the skin as it works.
Many people need 1 to 3 sessions, about four weeks apart. Small red vessels can clear in one; wider redness or rosacea usually needs a short course, and results vary.
Prices vary by clinic. At Dental & Wellness London, Islington, facial thread vein removal is from £80 per session, and the skin consultation is £65, redeemable in full against treatment.
Yes. We offer 0% APR finance over 12 months via Tabeo, subject to status, on Express, Moderate and Unlimited. The total and monthly amount are set out in writing with your treatment plan, so you can take it home and consider it before booking. There is no pressure to decide at the consultation.
Rarely. An overbite is a relationship between the upper and lower teeth, so correcting it usually means moving both arches, sometimes with small elastics. Treating one arch alone can leave the teeth meeting awkwardly. If your scan shows a bite problem, we will recommend a both-arch plan and explain why.
Plans follow the amount and type of movement, not the number of arches. A single arch with significant crowding or several rotated teeth can need as many aligners as a simple case treating both arches. That is why some one-arch cases sit on Moderate rather than Express. Your ClinCheck shows exactly what is planned.
It can be, when the upper teeth are the only concern and the bite is already good. If the lower teeth are also crowded, or the upper teeth would need to move in a way that affects the bite, treating both arches usually gives a more stable and balanced result. We explain which applies after your scan.
We do not price one arch as a separate product. At Dental & Wellness London, most single-arch cases sit on Invisalign Express at £2,200 or Moderate at £3,400, depending on how much movement is needed. The consultation, iTero scan and ClinCheck preview are free, and the plan and fee are confirmed in writing afterwards.
Yes, if the concern is confined to the lower arch and your bite is sound. Lower front crowding is one of the most common single-arch cases we see. We scan both arches at the free consultation, because moving the lower teeth changes how they meet the upper teeth, and we only recommend one arch when the bite allows it.
Population research has not established sound amalgam fillings as a cause of general symptoms or illness, and we will not attribute unexplained symptoms to your fillings in order to recommend a procedure. If you feel unwell, please see your GP. We can give you an honest view of what your fillings do and do not explain.
We apply the IAOMT's SMART precautions as our technical standard, and we are careful not to claim more than that. What protects you in the chair is the set of precautions actually used on the day, so we explain each one before treatment. We would encourage you to ask any clinic exactly which measures it uses.
Composite resin for most small and medium cavities, usually in one visit. Ceramic inlays or onlays where a larger area of a back tooth needs rebuilding, and crowns where the tooth is weak or cracked. The choice is made tooth by tooth by Dr Vishal Patel, based on bite forces and how much healthy tooth remains.