Thread veins or spider veins can appear on almost any part of your body but is most commonly found in the legs. These surface veins appear when clusters of red veins begin to develop just beneath your skin. Although harmless, they are a lot of distress especially if they are anywhere on the exposed part of your body such as the legs and/or face. Compression microsclerotherapy consists of injection these unsightly red thread veins or blue thread veins with a soapy substance (Sclerosant). This molecule destroys the lining of the thread vein allowing the skin tissue cells to remove the offending vein. The word compression in the title signifies the need to wear Graduate Pressure Stockings immediately after treatment, to ensure quality of results.
Compression Microsclerotherapy is the best Gold Standard treatment of leg thread veins.
Although spider veins affect both men as well as women and people of ages, they tend to affect women more than men.
Approximately 80% of patients are pleased with the results of treatment.
An accurate estimate of the costs is only possible after an in-clinic consultation with Dr Prashant. We charge a £50 deposit to secure your consultation with Dr Prashant, this amount will be deducted from the costs of the treatment you go on to have at our clinic.
The consultation of a Compression Microsclerotherapy treatment costs £50, this is redeemed against treatment cost. We specialise in using the VeinLite to identify your problem, this is included in your consultation. The cost of each Compression Microsclerotherapy treatment is £300, most patient need between 2 – 4 treatments spaced out over months to achieve best results.
Disclaimer – Prices mentioned are just indicative of current average price ranges for the treatment. You will need an in-clinic consultation for a quote applicable to you. Also note that prices are subject to change, please contact a member of the team to confirm the current price range.
What Happens During Thread Vein Removal Treatment?
We advise our patients to come in with flat bottom soles, comfortable clothes that allow exposure of the leg thread veins. After photos and consent are taken, we clean the legs with antiseptic solution and then proceed to inject the sclerosant solution (0.5% – 1% Aethoxysklerol into the tiny veins using Veinlite guidance and extremely fine needle. After the treatment the treated area is dressed and graduated compression stocking is placed and the patient leaves the clinic.
What causes leg thread veins and spider veins?
There are many factors like, family history, genetics, local injury, aging, hormonal issues, sun damage, occupations involving prolonged standing.
Is sclerotherapy and microsclerotherapy the same?
Sclerotherapy is the umbrella term used to describe the use of an irritant molecule (hypertonic saline, STD, Polidocanol, Aethoxysklerol) to destroy a vascular structure; this procedure is usually used for Varicose Veins, whereas Microsclerotherapy is only used for leg thread veins, blue thread veins or spider veins.
How long does it take for Microsclerotherapy to show results?
It takes about 3 months for the final results to be stable, most patients see result as early as 1 month.
Does Microsclerotherapy work?
Compression Microsclerotherapy is the gold standard treatment and offers the best results compared to alternatives like laser vein removal or Veinwave treatments.
Are spider veins a sign of poor circulation?
In most instances they are cosmetic concerns, that can have deep psychological concerns for patient. Rarely they are associated with leaky valves and varicose veins which is a medical problem.
How many sclerotherapy treatments will I need?
Most patient need between 2 – 4 treatments spaced out over months to achieve best results.
Is microsclerotherapy painful or dangerous?
No, it is one of the safest and painless ways of getting rid of thread and spider veins.
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