Sclerotherapy is usually ideal for treating large areas of thread veins on the legs. It may also be more suitable than laser treatment for patients with darker skin tones.
A solution is injected into the veins at one inch intervals through a fine, delicate needle. This sclerosing agent irritates the vein walls so that they stick together and blood cannot pass through. This results in the capillaries collapsing and turning into scar tissue which will gradually fade from sight.
Treatment is performed in a clinical environment, following a detailed consultation and physical examination to assess your suitability for treatment and to check for venous insufficiency. Details of the procedure, recovery, potential outcomes and cost will be explained in full.
It can depend on the size and number of spider veins, together with your general medical condition. You may need just one treatment session or else three to five for optimum results.
It can take up to 12 weeks to see the full benefit.
Sclerotherapy vein injection treatment gives permanent results. Please bear in mind that new thread veins can develop, for instance due to hormonal changes, pregnancy, weight gain or if you are on your feet all day at work.
The needle used is ultra-fine and the procedure almost painless. Downtime, if any, is minimal and you can resume regular activities right away.
Many people view spider vein removal treatment as a cosmetic procedure rather than a medical one. However, it is vital to ensure that there are no underlying vein problems – especially if these dilated blood vessels appear on the legs.
At Vein MD, we take a holistic approach to ensure the correct treatment through the highest standards of technology and clinical care.
You will receive a detailed consultation by a vascular surgeon to assess the appropriate treatment regime in a tailored plan. This may include having ultrasound to check for venous insufficiency.
At veinMD, we provide both in-person and virtual consultations by our highly qualified vascular surgeons, while treatments and procedures take place at a veinMD center.
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