MICRO SCLEROTHERAPY

                                                             MICRO SCLEROTHERAPY

Spider veins are like varicose veins but smaller. They are also closer to the surface of the skin than varicose veins. Often they are red or purple. They can look like tree branches or spider webs with their short, jagged lines. They can be found on the legs and face and can cover either small or large areas of skin.Spider veins can be caused by hormonal changes, sun damage or local injury. They can also occur as a result of larger underlying varicose veins which are not always visible.

Injection microsclerotherapy is a treatment for spider veins which involves injecting a chemical substance called “Fibro-vein” using fine needles. The Fibro-vein  irritates the inner wall of the veins and causes them to become inflamed; the vein walls then stick together and the vein disappears.Is recommend at least 2 treatments for an area of thread veins before any improvement can be seen. It is possible that you may only require one session of treatment; however this is all dependent on the number and severity of veins. It may take a number of repeat treatments before reaching your desired look.

After the procedure, it is recommended to wear compression tights for two week.

Depending on the size of the area and number of veins to be treated, the treatment can take from 20 to 40 minutes. After keeping your legs elevated for 10 minutes, you will be able to go home after your treatment.Is advise that you leave 6 weeks between each treatment session in order for the results of each treatment to be clear.

The injections do tend to sting slightly but they are rarely painful, as only fine needles are used during the treatment. Some people do experience a burning sensation immediately after the treatment, but this usually only lasts a few seconds.

The treated areas may feel slightly sore and itchy for a few days. It is normal for there to be bruising at the injection sites; if you have had multiple injections the bruising can be extensive and may take several weeks to resolve. The veins themselves tend to appear worse and darker after treatment, but this will fade slowly.Although treated veins usually disappear, you may develop new thread veins in the future.

It is not uncommon for the skin over the treated area to develop brown discolouration which can take from 6 weeks to over a year to fade. In rare cases, staining can be permanent.

Contraindications for the treatment:

Unable to walk for any reason,Currently pregnant or breastfeeding,Very overweight (obese),Experiencing acute inflammation with/or without blood clot formation (phlebitis/superficial thrombophlebitis) in the vein to be treated.A history of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or pulmonary embolism (PE).
An infection in the skin on the area to be treated.An infection throughout the body (systemic infection), such as a virus or a cold.Diabetes that is not well controlled.Significant heart disease.Significant peripheral arterial disease.Significant kidney disease.Varicose veins which require surgical/endovenous intervention.
Varicose veins caused by pelvic/abdominal tumours.Currently on medication to thin the blood (e.g. Warfarin).