SCLEROTHERAPY
A quick and easy treatment for fresher looking skin!
SUMMARY
It consists of the injection of a liquid sclerosing agent into the spider vein using a very fine needle. This will induce a gradual disappearance of the spider vein over a period of a few weeks to a few months depending on the size of the treated vessel.
WHERE
Physimed MediSpa, Montreal
ANESTHESIA
None needed
PAIN
None
LENGTH OF PROCEDURE
20 minutes
RECOVERY TIME
None needed
before & after gallery
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INVASIVENESS
Very low
We use SCLERODEX (dextrose and saline) as a sclerosing agent in order to induce inflammation of the inner layer of the small vein and ultimately causing thrombosis, scarring, closure and disappearance of the injected vein. This process takes time and before the final result the vein becomes dark red/blue then black and brown. This fades over time before complete disappearance.
Most of the time, definite and continuous improvement will occur. Final disappearance of the spider vein may take up to 3 – 6 months. One or two sessions may be required for the same spider to disappear.
The spider treatment takes one or more sessions of sclerotherapy injection. It is usually painless but there might be some skin irritation like an insect bite with minor pain. Following the injection, a cotton ball is applied and should be removed one hour later. A compressive leg stocking is worn in order to obtain the best aesthetic results.
Patient with visible spider veins will benefit the most because the look will improve.
The thigh and legs are the most affected areas, spider veins on the face are usually treated by laser.
Side effects may happen. They include pain, swelling and redness. Bruising is common and disappear over 2-3 weeks.
Allergic reaction, itching, skin rash and brown staining of the skin (hyperpigmentation) in up to 20% will eventually disappear within a few months up to one year.
Skin ulcers, superficial or deep vein thrombosis may occur although extremely rarely.
A surveillance follow-up is recommended to keep the aesthetic look of the legs under control.
An alternative to sclerotherapy of spider veins is Nd-YAG skin laser which is available at our clinic.
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