Microsclerotherapy

Microsclerotherapy is a virtually painless, popular treatment solution to remove the visible spider veins for cosmetic purposes. It is a simple procedure where we inject a dilute irritant solution into the unwanted thread veins using a very fine needle.

After a full consultation and discussion around realistic outcomes, we apply numbing cream to the areas being treated.  A very fine needle is used to inject the sclerosing agent combined with local anaesthetic into the unwanted spider veins.  This irritates the vein wall causing it to become inflamed and sticky, they then close up, preventing blood from pooling within. As such they virtually disappear! Most clients require multiple treatments for complete removal but can expect a very good improvement in the appearance of the legs over time.

We offer thread and spider vein treatments using microsclerotherapy for the lower limbs only.

The injected solution is an irritant, it damages the blood vessel lining that it is injected into, causing it to break down.  The damaged vein tissue is slowly absorbed by the body in its normal repair process, improving the appearance of the unwanted spider veins.

You will be fully briefed on aftercare at your appointment, it's important that you follow this advice to get the best results from your treatment.  

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• You must wear your compression hosiery immediately after your microsclerotherapy injections for 72 hours day and night only removing to shower..

• Wear the hosiery during the day for a further 5 – 7 days, removing overnight

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• Go for a brisk walk for 10 minutes outside the clinic to encourage blood flow and prevent clotting.

• Drink at least 2L of water a day for the following 48 hours.

• The treated areas may look worse when you remove the hosiery – this is completely normal at this stage.

• Avoid extremes of temperature for 14 days i.e. very hot baths, saunas, sun beds & ice-packs.

• Avoid sun exposure for 4 weeks, pigmentation may be enhanced and take longer to fade.

• Avoid high impact exercise for at least 2 weeks

• Avoid waxing of the legs for 4 weeks. Waxing can increase the occurrence of thread veins.

• Elevate your legs as much as possible for the first two weeks.

• Consider wearing long term compression hosiery to reduce the appearance of thread veins.

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The results of this treatment are permanent but do not stop new thread veins from forming. As such you may need maintenance treatments when new veins appear.

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You cannot have miscrosclerotherapy treatment with us if you; are pregnant or breastfeeding, under 18 years of age, have a history of anaphylactic shock, have had laser treatment or chemical skin peels in the 6 weeks prior, have implants close to the region to be injected or have a local infection at or close to the injection sites or are in the active phase of a cold sore.  We do not treat larger veins or varicose veins.  Local skin must be of good integrity and have a good blood supply. The legs must not show signs of oedema.  You should not have this treatment close to flying.

We consult fully before treatment to ensure your safety and will refuse to treat those who we do not feel are safe to treat or will benefit.

You can find full treatment information here:

MICROSCLEROTHERAPY INFO