In our practice we make every effort to minimise any risks of complication, wearing the compression hosiery as we prescribe plays an important part in this.
All treatment is carried out by Registered Nurses who are fully trained and insured.
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Frequently asked questions
Is sclerotherapy permanent?
Sclerotherapy is a permanent solution for the areas treated, but it does not prevent new problem areas from appearing.
Most patients are pleased with the difference that sclerotherapy makes, usually seeing an overall improvement of 80-90 % following treatment. It is important to realise however that this treatment does not prevent new veins from emerging in the future and as time passes by, it may be necessary for touch-up treatments when new leg veins appear.
Sclerotherapy is performed by our skilled medical practitioners, which involves injecting a solution into the vein using a micro-needle, thereby causing the vein to collapse and fade from view. It is a virtually painless treatment which has been shown to be the most successful treatment available today for these tiny blood vessels.
How does the treatment work?
A dilute irritant solution is injected into the vein using a very fine needle. This damages the vessel lining causing it to close off. The body treats this as damaged tissue which is slowly absorbed over about three months. Sometimes all the thread veins disappear.
How successful is Sclerotherapy?
The injections are almost painless and all the thread veins can usually be treated in one half hour session. They look worse to begin with and large vessels may go black. Fading starts after three weeks and it will be three months before the main benefit is seen and improvement continues for a year. For this reason it is a good idea to plan treatment some time before your holiday. The treatment will last for several years, but other thread veins will often develop over time. An improvement of 80-90 % is more usual.
How many treatment sessions are needed?
The number of treatments varies and is dependent upon the patient and the extent of the condition but each session must have a 4-6 week interval. This and other aspects of the treatment will be discussed in more detail at the pre-treatment consultation.
Please note - if you answer 'yes' to any of the following we will not be able to treat you as these contra-indicate treatment:
Have you ever had a DVT?
Are you doing a long distance journey or long haul flight within the next 2-4 weeks?
Are you pregnant or breast feeding?
Any clotting disorders, or oral anti-coagulants?
Cellulitis
Current varicose veins
Diabetes (insulin dependant)
A full medical history will be taken at consultation prior to any treatment.
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