Sclerotherapy
Sclerotherapy involves the injection of a tiny amount of sclerosing agent directly into the spider vein using a very small needle. The solution acts by irritating the lining of the vessel wall thus stimulating the sides to stick together and hence collapse on each other. Over a period of several weeks, the vessel turns into a scar that fades away. Eventually the vessel becomes barely perceivable or not visible at all.
Approximately 80% of target vessels will improve with this procedure.
The number of treatments and sessions required will depend on the severity of the problem. This can be discussed at the time of consultation.
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