Sclerotherapy of Varicose Veins

Sclerotherapy treats spider and varicose veins on the legs by injecting a solution that irritates the vein wall so the vein closes, fades and is reabsorbed by the body. At Dermaestet it is offered as a way to resolve both the cosmetic and health aspects of leg veins in a single procedure, with minimal discomfort and no need for hospital admission or time off work. A thorough assessment of the veins comes first, and more than one session may be advised for larger or multiple veins.

Varicose and spider veins on the legs develop when the vein walls lose elasticity and the one-way valves inside the veins fail, so blood pools and the veins swell and become visible — from fine 'thread' (reticular) veins to larger varicose veins. Sclerotherapy treats them by injecting a sclerosing solution directly into the vein; the solution irritates the inner lining so the vein walls stick together and the vessel closes. The body then gradually reabsorbs the treated vein, redirecting blood through healthier vessels, and the visible vein fades. At Dermaestet the treatment is presented as effectively resolving both the health and the cosmetic problem within a single procedure, beginning with a thorough examination of the veins as the essential foundation, and carried out by the clinic's specialists. A session takes around thirty to sixty minutes and involves a series of injections along the target veins; the clinic emphasises that there is minimal pain during the procedure, no need for hospitalisation and no requirement to take time off work. Compression (such as support stockings) is usually advised afterward to help the veins close and to support recovery, along with normal walking and avoidance of prolonged standing or intense heat for a period. Because leg veins are often multiple and can recur, more than one session may be needed for the best cosmetic and functional result, with follow-up to monitor the legs. The treatment suits adults troubled by spider or smaller varicose veins and the heaviness, swelling or poor lymphatic drainage that can accompany them. Larger varicose veins and underlying venous disease may require a vascular specialist's assessment; suitability is confirmed at the initial examination.