Do you want to treat unhealthy leg veins without the hassle of surgery? Sclerotherapy - Injection treatment for the reduction of small varicose veins and spider veins could be for you...
What is Sclerotherapy?
Sclerotherapy is a nonsurgical procedure designed to treat small varicose veins and spider veins. Unlike open surgery, the problematic veins aren’t cut out or removed. Instead, sclerosing liquid, is injected through an extremely fine needle, causing microscopic damage to the cells lining the vein. This solution creates swelling that closes off the veins, which then prohibits blood from flowing through them. As a result, blood is rerouted through healthier veins, and your body eventually absorbs the discoloured, swollen veins.
The Benefits of Sclerotherapy
Spider veins and varicose veins often draw unwanted attention. If this is damaging your confidence or preventing you from wearing some of your favorite types of clothing, this may be the ideal solution. The treatment provides you with the appearance you desire and can improve your symptoms. The benefits of the procedure include:
1. Cosmetic Benefits
The main benefit of the treatment is improving the cosmetic look of your legs. The bulging and blue veins can be eliminated to provide you with a much healthier and smoother appearance. A lot of people will not wear shorts, dresses, skirts or swimwear due to unwanted veins. After your treatment, you can wear the clothing you want. This results boosts your self-confidence because you will no longer need to be concerned with the appearance of blue or bulging veins.
2. It’s Quick
Sclerotherapy is that it is a simple procedure. No hospitalisation is required, making sclerotherapy a very affordable, painless and convenient procedure – a huge plus. The procedure is usually completed in 15 to 20 minutes, and normal daily activities can be resumed immediately. Appointment times are shown when booking your treatment online.
3. Its Precise
Thanks to ultrasound guidance, we can administer the sclerosant exactly where it needs to go, even if the problematic vein is deep underneath your skin.
4. Easy & Quick Recovery Period
Because sclerotherapy isn’t surgery, you won’t have a lengthy recovery period. You’ll still need to follow your post-procedure instructions (listed below), but there’s no need to care for stitches or incision sites. We will provide all aftercare instructions, including ensuring you wear compression hosiery. These stockings keep the right pressure on the treated veins and prevent blood clots.
5. Side Effects are Minimal
The most common side effects include itching and redness at the injection site. These are temporary and often dissipate in a day or two
6. It Provides Pain Relief
Whilst most cases of spider veins are a cosmetic problem, in some patients they can cause aching and pain in the affected limbs. Sclerotherapy can relieve these symptoms.
7. Sclerotherapy is Highly Effective
Most patients are generally satisfied with their results from sclerotherapy with as many as 50-80% of injected veins disappearing in a single treatment. Spider veins typically fade in three to six weeks. Large veins or varicose veins tend to disappear in three to four months. This treatment can provide a permanent solution. However if new unsightly veins appear, you may need to return for additional treatment.
Before & After Treatment
Before Treatment
Do not use bath oils, lotions or creams on your legs on the day of the treatment.
Dress in loose clothing, jogging trousers or skirt and comfortable shoes to accommodate the compression hosiery.
If you have already been supplied with a compression stocking bring it with you on the day of the treatment.
After Treatment
Take a 10 minute walk immediately after treatment.
Wear your compression hosiery as instructed. Expect your veins to look worse before they get better.
Avoid extremes of temperatures for 14 days i.e. very hot baths, saunas, sun beds.
Avoid sun exposure for 4 weeks – pigmentation may take longer to fade.
Avoid high impact exercise for 2 weeks.
Avoid waxing of the legs for 4 weeks.
Elevate your legs as much as possible for the first 2 weeks.
If your planning air travel discuss with your practitioner who will advise.
Consider wearing compression hosiery long term to minimise thread vein recurrence.
Any further concerns please contact: Pure Aesthetics on 0115 950 2020.
Is Sclerotherapy Right For You?
If you’re looking for a nonsurgical way to eliminate spider veins and/or small varicose veins, sclerotherapy might be the right solution for you. To find out more and request an appointment, simply call the Pure Aesthetics Clinic on 0115 9502020 or book your appointment online.
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