Treatment snapshot
Number of Treatments
2 - 5
Recovery time
4 - 8 weeks
Final results
8 weeks+
Procedure time
30 - 60 minutes
Anaesthetic
None
Duration of results
Permenant
Discomfort level
Minimal
Cost from
£300
Treatment snapshot
Number of Treatments
1
Recovery time
1 - 2 hours
Final results
2 weeks after check up
Procedure time
30 - 60 minutes
Anaesthetic
Numbing cream/nerve block
Duration of results
6 - 18 months
Discomfort level
Minimal
Cost from
£300
What is Micro Sclerotherapy?
Micro sclerotherapy is a safe, well established technique used to treat spider veins or thread veins on the legs. It is a relatively straightforward procedure which involves injecting a solution with a very tiny needle into the veins which causes the lining of the vein to breakdown, triggering a healing response which will cause the vein to disappear over time.
It is important to note that before any Micro sclerotherapy is undertaken, it is essential to have a venous duplex ultrasound scan. This scan will confirm whether there are any hidden, underlying varicose veins which are feeding blood into the thread veins and keeping them open. Failure to treat the underlying cause of the thread veins results in unsuccessful outcomes for the majority of people.
FAQs
Can varicouse veins be treated with Sclerotherapy?
No. These veins can only be removed surgically.
Is it painful?
It can sting a little bit and bruising is common.
Whats the best time of year to have this treatment?
As staining could occur, we would advise that the winter months are the best.
Will the vein come back?
No, but new veins can appear in the same area.
