Sclerotherapy


Sclerotherapy is a popular method of eliminating superficial telangiectasias (spider veins) in which a solution, called sclerosing agent, is injected into the veins. The injection causes a sclerosis or the formation of fibrous tissue in the vessel subsequent to an inflammatory reaction. This process causes a gradual fading of the treated vessel over a period of several weeks to several months.

Before and after photos

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What is the Percentage of success?
Most people treated will have good results, however there is no guarantee that sclerotherapy will be effective in every case. Approximately 10% of patients who undergo sclerotherapy have poor to fair results. (‘poor results’ means that the veins have not totally disappeared after six months).

What are the most common side effects?
The most common side effects are bruising, transient hyperpigmentation, pain and blood accumulation in treated vessel. Other types of procedures to treat telangiectasias involve Lasers or Filtered Flash-Lamp, which can be utilized to treat small spider veins.

Other Treatments for Telangiectasias
Other types of procedures to treat telangiectasias involve the use of Lasers or Filtered Flash-Lamp, which are used to treat small spider veins.

Before and after photos for SCLEROTHERAPY

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