How does sclerotherapy work?
A fine needle injects sclerosant into the vessel, closing the walls of a small vein from within. The vessel stops filling with blood and gradually fades. Ultrasound-guided foam sclerotherapy may be used for small tributary veins. Several sessions may be needed depending on the number of vessels.
The procedure, step by step
Assessment and plan
The doctor assesses the spider veins and estimates the number of sessions needed.
Injections
A sclerosant is injected into the vessels with a thin needle, almost painlessly.
Compression
Compression stockings are applied when needed to support the result.
Gradual fading
Within a few weeks, the vessels lighten and disappear.
Benefits of the method
- Treats spider veins and thread veins
- Without punctures, incisions and anaesthesia
- Ultrasound-guided foam sclerotherapy for small tributary veins
- Outpatient treatment with little recovery time
- Noticeable aesthetic result
When it is used
- Spider veins and thread veins on the legs
- Small varicose tributary veins
- Aesthetic discomfort from the appearance of the legs
- Addition to laser or RFA after the main treatment
Whether the method is right for you is determined by the doctor after examination and ultrasound.
Expert ultrasound guidance
Foam sclerotherapy is performed using a General Electric Logiq E ultrasound system, allowing the clinician to see the vessel and distribute the sclerosant precisely.
Questions about sclerotherapy
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