Spider vein treatment: microsclerotherapy
Sclerotherapy
The most common vein disorders today are spider veins and varicose veins. Those who find themselves suffering from spider veins will find small clusters of red, blue and purple veins on their legs. They can be very unsightly and leave people feeling self conscious about their appearance. Sclerotherapy is a procedure designed to permanently remove spider veins. This procedure leaves legs looking young and healthy.
How Sclerotherapy Works on Spider Veins
The average Sclerotherapy vein removal treatment usually takes between 15-45 minutes. During the procedure, Dr Frost uses a tiny needle to inject the sclerosing agent directly into the targeted spider vein. Once this solution reaches the haemoglobin in the blood, it will turn the vein white, making it practically invisible while the body's natural healing processes gradually absorb the vascular material back into the bloodstream. In short, Sclerotherapy removes spider veins, by cutting off it's blood supply and reabsorbing the faulty vein. With the introduction of milder sclerosing solutions in recent years, this process can work effectively on even the smallest veins, and is safer than ever before.
Risks
Like any procedure there are certain risks associated with sclerotherapy but they are very rare. These risks include:
- formation of blood clots
- severe inflammation
- allergic reaction to sclerosing agent
All of these risks can be treated upon development. It is important that you discuss all risks with the doctor before undergoing this vein removal treatment.
Will It Hurt?
Each procedure takes about 15 to 45 minutes depending on the condition of the veins. No anaesthetic is required, but patients may feel some mild discomfort associated with the insertion of the needles. Patients will feel small pin pricks and a mild burning sensation during injection, but this discomfort will fade almost instantly.
How Long Does this Procedure Take?
Sclerotherapy injections last about 30 minutes. The best Sclerotherapy results are seen with at least three to four injections performed about four to six weeks apart, but sometimes as many as six treatments may be necessary.
Sclerotherapy Side Effects
Sclerotherapy side effects include itching, hyperpigmentation, allergic reactions, and minor pain at the injection site.
Length of Sclerotherapy Results
Most veins will fade within two to eight weeks of the final session of Sclerotherapy. Results should be permanent. Of course, it's still possible for new veins to emerge over time.
Sclerotherapy Recovery Time
There is no downtime with Sclerotherapy vein removal treatments. Patients do, however, have to wear a compression stocking for a period of time.Cost Per Treatment: $150 - $400 according to the number of spider veins requiring injection.
Total Cost for Complete Treatment: $600 - $1200
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