Microsclerotherapy
Microsclerotherapy is a technique that enables removal of unsightly thread veins that commonly occur on the legs in women. It involves injection of a chemical known as a ‘sclerosant’ in to the vein through a tiny needle and is usually painless. Up to 20 or 30 veins can be treated in one session which lasts around 45 minutes. A course of 3 – 5 treatments is commonly required, spaced at around 4 weeks apart.
Patients are advised to mobilise normally following injection and we recommend wearing some form of compression hosiery after treatment to reduce potential bruising and swelling.
Around 80% of veins treated are permanently removed although other veins may develop as time goes on. Occasionally patients experience some discomfort after treatment and a rare complication is inflammation and ulceration of the skin overlying the treated vein.
For further information on microsclerotherapy call us on 01392 36 35 34 or email us.
