Sclerotherapy
Discover Sclerotherapy
Sclerotherapy is a popular method of eliminating varicose veins and superficial telangiectasia (“spider veins”) on the legs during which a solution, called a sclerosing agent, is injected into the veins.
Sclerotherapy treats the visible blue and bright red veins but it does not treat large veins.
What Can I Expect?
- You should expect the disappearance for approximately 60% of the visible spider veins after treatment.
- The legs are dressed in a compression bandage or stocking for 8 hours post-treatment. The legs look bruised for approximately 2 – 4 weeks. Results are seen after about 4 months of treatment.
How Many Treatments Do I Need?
- The number of treatments needed to clear or improve the condition differs from patient to patient, depending on the extent of varicose and spider veins present. Usually, patients require between 1 – 3 treatments. These are done a few months or even a year apart, as the legs continue to improve for months after treatment.
How Long Does It Last?
- This varies between patients, but the effect of sclerotherapy holds well for more than a year. Patients often come for a top-up after 1 or 2 years.