Sclerotherapy
Sclerotherapy treatments in Southport are primarily used to eliminate varicose veins and spider veins. The procedure involves injecting a solution directly into the vein. The Sclerotherapy solution causes the vein to scar, forcing blood to reroute through healthier veins. The collapsed vein is reabsorbed into local tissue and eventually fades.
Treatment Overview:
- No of Treatments: 3-4 Sessions
- Duration of Results: Permanent
- Back to normal: Immediately for most patients
- Anaesthetic: Not necessary
- Procedure Time: 60 minutes
- Final Result: 3-6 weeks
- Recovery Time: None
- Discomfort Level: Usually minimal
the benefits of Sclerotherapy:
If you have varicose veins or spider veins, Sclerotherapy may be a non-invasive option for you to remove these permanently. Varicose veins are swollen and enlarged veins that usually occur on the legs and feet. These veins may be blue or dark purple, and are often lumpy, bulging or twisted in appearance. Unfortunately, these are difficult to conceal or cover.
Often hereditary, varicose and thread veins commonly occur due to hormonal changes, such as during puberty, menopause, or pregnancy, and can be worsened by long periods of standing or obesity.
Sclerotherapy is an advanced non-surgical method of removing the appearance of veins in the legs with injections of a chemical solution known as a ‘sclerosing agent’. The solution irritates the vein lining, causing it to collapse and breakdown over several weeks. Your body then eliminates the damaged tissue through its natural healing response. Within weeks your confidence will be restored.
Sclerotherapy will drastically reduce the appearance of veins various and most patients will be able to return to normal activities instantly. You may require around 3-4 sessions for best results.
Sclerotherapy Treats:
- Varicose veins
- Leg veins
- Spider veins
- Telangiectasias
Restore Skin Confidence
Our consultation process first involves a bespoke face-to-face consultation with one of our practitioners. Here we will discuss your treatment goals, concerns and take a full medical history. Your consultation will also include an assessment of the area. During your appointment, you’ll be able to find out all about your chosen treatment and the aftercare advice you need to follow post procedure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Patients will require around 3-4 sessions to see the best results.
The needles we use to administer the sclerosing solution are incredibly fine so discomfort is minimal.
Sclerotherapy treatments will take around 60 minutes.
The most common side effect after your Sclerotherapy treatment is slight bruising and inflammation.
Patients who chose to remove their varicose veins through Sclerotherapy will see permanent results. Please note that further varicose veins could develop, so they would require further removal.
Treatment is not suitable for those who are pregnant or breast feeding.
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