Sclerotherapy Vein Removal

All skin types are suitable for sclerotherapy, your vein eligibility and medical history will be discussed in your personalised consultation to determine if this treatment is the right treatment for you.

Sclerotherapy is for the treatment of leg veins.

Immediately after the treatment the veins will appear to be a little swollen. Over the next coming weeks, the veins will gradually break down and visibility of them will become lessened.

After the treatment, the area will be a little bruised with some mild redness. However, you will see a gradual improvement as the damaged veins absorb into the blood stream. Most clients will see dramatic results after two months of treatments.

Each session can take between 30 and 60 minutes. Immediately after the treatment you will see mild redness and perhaps a bruise on the treated area. The vein will then start to fade after a few weeks. It’s highly effective but, in some cases, you may have to repeat the procedure in four to six weeks. The optimal results are usually seen after two months. Once you’ve had the recommended number of treatments, you can expect to see 60-80% improvement. However, some people see significantly better results:

Sclerotherapy will remove unsightly veins on the legs. Great if you are conscious of your legs in the summer or when wearing skirts and dresses. If treated when the veins are first visible, it can prevent them becoming worse with age and more difficult to remove successfully.

Please don’t drink any alcohol during the 24 hours before your treatment. We also advise that you avoid using aspirin or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs a couple of days before your treatment (unless they are taken for a chronic medical condition). Avoiding these medications will reduce your risk of bruising at the point of injection. Ask your medical practitioner if you have any concerns.

That will depend on the extent of your veins. 1-6 treatments is most common. The treatments will be carried out every 12 weeks on the same area/veins if required.

In your consultation, the medical practitioner will advise if compression tights/stockings are needed post treatment. These are ideally to worn for up to 2 weeks after the treatment, and you will be advised when to wear these during the day and night.

Avoid alcohol post treatments, and when planning your appointment ensure you have no events where the area to be treated will be exposed for 2 – 4 weeks after treatment.

You can resume regularly activity (no strenuous exercise to be done) after your treatment and will be encouraged to walk.

Q: Is there any downtime?
A: You can resume regular activity after your treatment and will be encouraged to walk to increase blood circulation. You will also have to wear support hosiery to ‘compress’ the treated vessels. You will be given a personal set of aftercare instructions.

Q: How do I know if I’m suitable?
A: Our clinical professionals will talk through any concerns with you. They’ll agree if Sclerotherapy will provide you with the results you desire. Eligibility will depend on age. We can only treat clients who are 18 and over, and we’ll consider any allergies, whether you’re pregnant and your medical history.

Q: How is it different from other treatments?
A: Sclerotherapy works on the deeper, ‘feeder veins’. That means it deals with the cause of the smaller and more superficial veins – often the main aesthetic concern. If you only treat the more superficial veins with laser and IPL treatments, they are likely to return quickly. It always makes sense to treat the cause.

Q: Is it safe?
A: Sclerotherapy can only be performed by a medical injector who has been specifically trained in the treatment. All our clinical staff are trained to administer aesthetic injections and are registered with their respective governing and regulatory bodies. They include the NMC, GMC and GDC.

Q: What will the treatment feel like?
A: It may sting a little during the treatment. Afterwards, it can feel warm and it’s common to experience mild itchiness.