Sclerotherapy

Sclerotherapy

is the successful treatment of unsightly surface vessels or veins, known as spider veins or thread veins, sunburst or starburst vessels, telangiectatic vessels or unwanted leg veins. Sclerotherapy treatment involves the injection of special sclerosing agents into the vein, followed by compression provided by support tights.

A number of factors contribute to the development of spider veins, including heredity, pregnancy and other events that cause hormonal shifts, weight gain, occupations or activities that require prolonged sitting or standing, and the use of certain medications.

Spider veins usually take on one of three basic patterns. They may appear in a true spider shape with a group of veins radiating outward from a dark central point; they may be treelike and will resemble tiny branch-like shapes; or they may be linear and appear as thin separate lines. Linear spider veins are commonly seen on the inner knee, whereas the arborising pattern often appears on the outer thigh in a sunburst or cartwheel distribution.

Safe

Women and men of any age may be good candidates for sclerotherapy, but most fall in the 30-to-60 category. In some people, spider veins may become noticeable very early on - in the teen years. For others, the veins may not become obvious until they reach their 40s.

Sclerotherapy is very effective for treating large areas and people can return to work the same day. A few treatments may be required before all the surface veins disappear. The treated veins may look worse for a few weeks before fading away, so it is best to have the treatments done a few months before a long planned holiday or other special occasion.

Clinically proven over many years and in many countries.

Effective

The photographs opposite show how effective the treatment can be when performed by an experienced aesthetic nurse. The number of sessions required will depend upon the extent of the thread veins existing prior to treatment.

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