Sclerotherapy
A procedure developed over 75 years ago, the gold standard for treating unsightly spider veins in legs caused by pregnancy, prolonged standing, or heredity. Most clients are very pleased with the difference sclerotherapy makes. The skin of your legs will appear younger, clearer & more healthy-looking. If you have been wearing long skirts or pants to hide spider veins, you will now be able to broaden your fashion horizons.
About Sclerotherapy
Millions of women are bothered by spider veins- those small yet unsightly clusters of red, blue or purple veins that most commonly appear on the thighs, calves and ankles. In fact, it is estimated that at least half of the adult female population is plagued with this common cosmetic problem. Today these veins can be successfully treated with sclerotherapy. In this simple procedure, veins are injected with a sclerosing solution, which causes them to collapse and fade from view. The procedure may also reduce the bothersome symptoms associated with spider veins, including aching, burning, swelling and night cramps.
Procedure: A typical session is relatively quick, lasting only about 15-45 minutes. The skin over your spider veins will be cleaned with an antiseptic solution. Approximately one injection is administered for every inch of spider vein- anywhere from five to 40 injections per treatment session. You will feel small needle sticks and possibly a mild burning sensation. However, the needle used is so thin and the sclerosing solution is so mild that pain is usually minimal.
Post Treatment: Tight fitting support hose will be prescribed to compress treated areas to promote healing. It's not uncommon to experience some mild cramping in the legs for the first day or two after the injections. You should also be aware that your treated veins will look worse before they begin to look better. You will notice bruising and reddish areas at the injection sites. The bruises will usually diminish within one month. A one-month interval must pass before you have your second series of injections in the same site. After each treatment you will notice further improvement of your legs' appearance.
Safety: Serious medical complications from sclerotherapy are extremely rare. Risks include the formation of blood clots in the veins, inflammation, allergic reactions to the sclerosing solution and skin injury that could leave a small but permanent scar. A common cosmetic complication is pigmentation irregularity.
Who can administer Sclerotherapy? Sclerotherapy can be administered by a physician, such as a dermatologist or a qualified health care professional, such as a registered nurse or physician assistant.
If you have any questions regarding this service call the Skin Boutique at 248-588-3500 or Contact Us Here.