Microsclerotherapy

What is  Microsclerotherapy?

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Sclerotherapy is a medical technique for treating thread veins or spider veins that commonly appear on legs. It is a well established procedure that has actually been performed for around 100 years. Spider veins are superficial dilated blood vessels caused by venous insufficiency. They are harmless but can cause some embarrassment cosmetically.

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How does it work?

A very fine needle is inserted into the vein and an injection of sclerosing agent is administered. This causes the walls of the blood vessel to shrink together, which prevents blood from flowing through them. This causes the thread veins to become less visible. Eventually, after a series of treatments, the vessels will close down completely and the thread veins will disappear. It is very safe. 

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How many treatments are required?

Normally, a course of 2 - 6 treatments is required to eliminate the thread veins completely, although this can vary depending on the size and number of the veins.

A medical consultation and examination of your legs is required before treatment. This a prescription only medication, so can not be done on the consultation day

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Full after care advice will be given and you will have to wear support stockings or a compression bandage for 4 full days , then in the daytime for 10 days for the best long lasting results.

You will need to avoid heavy exercise and sunlight, so bear this in mind when scheduling a treatment.

Prices are depending on the size of the area treated. First session is £180, subsequent sessions £120
Very small areas- to be discussed at consultation.

Book your consultation to find out more.