Microsclerotherapy

Microsclerotherapy is the technique used to treat spider veins or thread veins of the legs. It is a relatively straightforward procedure which involves injecting a liquid into the veins which destroys them and causes them to disappear over time.
It is suitable for use on thread veins on the legs (including the thighs and lower leg above the ankle).

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How is Microsclerotherapy performed?

As thread veins and spider veins are minute, a tiny needle is used to inject small amounts of sclerosant, which is the liquid that destroys the veins.
The veins are so small that a very powerful magnifying glass with a strong circular light is used in order to get the very best view of the target thread veins or spider veins.
 

POST PROCEDURE

After the procedure you will need to wear compression stockings on the legs. To achieve optimum results, the treated thread and spider veins need to be continuously compressed for 21 days and nights. This is the time needed for the body to turn the dying vein into scar tissue and is best achieved by wearing compression stockings.
Patients are encouraged not to remove the stockings until 22 days post procedure. If they are removed too early, blood will return into the vein and it will clot, leaving a brown staining. This staining can fade over the following months but sometimes it can become permanent.
 

Results from Microsclerotherapy

As with all medical procedures, there can occasionally be complications and Microsclerotherapy might not give the results that are required.
In general, patients need several sessions to get the optimal result and quite often the best results are only seen after a minimum of two to three months.

 

What are the possible risks of Microsclerotherapy?

Some people will get brown stains but these are usually the people who remove their stockings against medical advice, before the recommended 21 days and 21 nights.
Very rarely, patients may get an ulcer. This occurs when some of the sclerosant enters into a microscopic artery. Fortunately, this is very rare.
Red stains known as Matting can form but this tends to be on patients who have underlying, hidden varicose veins which have not been correctly identified and treated.

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GUIDE PRICING

• Initial Consultation £300

• Follow Up Consultation £250

 
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• Initial Consultation (& Treatment) 60minutes

• Followup Consultation (& Treatment) 30minutes

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