Microsclerotherapy – Leg Thread Veins

Microsclerotherapy is the removal of Leg Thread Veins which are visible.

Here at Evolve Medical, we are offer treatment for Leg Thread Veins. Using a prescription medication called Sclerovein, the veins are injected with the solution which actively induces damage to the vein wall and in time will result in contraction of the vein wall causing it to reduce by up to 80%, making the aesthetic appearance better.

FAQs

Before treatment?

During Consultation?

Treatment

Aftercare

Before treatment?

You will be required to come into the clinic for a consultation. This is to assess your suitability for treatment. You will be asked a series of questions to ensure that there are no contraindications for treatment. The following is a list of absolute contraindications:

Any Varicose Veins (large raised veins)
Pregnant/Breastfeeding
History Of Deep Vein Thrombosis or Pulmonary Embolism
Inflammation of the veins
Immobility
New or recently diagnosed Cardiac Problems
Any Blood disorder

During Consultation?

We will assess your Leg Thread veins. We will advise you about the procedure and discuss all the risks and complications that can arise following your treatment. At this point we will project how many treatments you may require, this can be up to 3 sessions. The sessions will always be spaced 4 weeks apart. At the consultation you will also be advised of the Aftercare required so you can be well prepared. We will ask you to obtain compression hosiery that you will be required to wear 48 hours post-procedure.

Treatment

The treatment can be slightly uncomfortable due to the use of a small needle, the needles required are extremely small. The treatment area will be cleansed prior to treatment. Once treated the area may feel hot and itchy. The area will look very red and raised, there is also a small risk of bruising. It is important to consider that the veins can look worse before they appear better, this is normal as the blood coagulates within the vessel.

Aftercare

Following the aftercare sheet post-procedure is the most important part of your treatment, this ensures you get optimum results from your sessions. Below is a list of the aftercare, please take note of these as this may determine when you choose to have your treatment:

Any dressings need to be left in situ on the day of treatment
Firm support tights or compression hosiery for 3 days
No HOT baths for 7 days
Avoid sun exposure for 6 weeks
Avoid Flying for 4 weeks
It is advisable to walk gently 30 minutes a day to help the injected vein to constrict
Do not vigorously exercise for 2 weeks