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Sclerotherapy

Clearer Skin, Healthier Veins: Rediscover Confidence with Microsclerotherapy

Sclerotherapy is a popular treatment for removing spider veins, restoring confidence and confidence in wearing skirts and showing off legs. It involves injecting a special solution into visible veins, causing them to collapse and gradually disappear.

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What is Sclerothrapy

Sclerotherapy is a medical treatment for spider veins and small varicose veins that works by injecting a special solution directly into the affected veins. This solution, often a saline or mild medication, irritates the vein’s inner lining, causing the vein walls to stick together and close off. Once the vein is sealed, blood is naturally rerouted to healthier veins, and the closed vein is gradually absorbed by the body over time, making it fade from view. This simple, minimally invasive procedure effectively reduces visible veins, helping improve skin appearance and relieve any related discomfort.

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Comprehensive Venous Assessment

Before treating visible spider veins, it’s essential to perform a detailed assessment of the venous system, often using ultrasound. This helps identify any underlying issues, such as saphenous or truncal vein insufficiency, which may be contributing to the development of spider veins.

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Many spider veins are connected to deeper “feeder veins” that supply blood and increase pressure, leading to their formation. Treating these feeder veins first can enhance the effectiveness of spider vein treatment, reducing the likelihood of recurrence.

Precise Sclerotherapy Technique

Once underlying issues are addressed, sclerotherapy can be used to directly treat the spider veins. By carefully injecting a sclerosing solution into the affected veins, the walls of the spider veins close off, and they are eventually absorbed by the body. This targeted approach minimizes discomfort and improves the appearance of the skin.

Enhancing Precision in Spider Vein Treatment
with Syris Magnification

Syris magnification technology is an invaluable tool in enhancing the precision and success of spider vein treatments. Utilizing specialized magnification and polarized light, Syris allows Dr Gilles Laur to view even the tiniest superficial veins with exceptional clarity. Many of these small veins, including essential feeder veins, are difficult to detect with the naked eye, and without Syris, they might be overlooked. This enhanced visibility ensures that the treatment plan can be carefully tailored to each patient’s unique vein structure, identifying the exact veins that need treatment

With Syris magnification, Dr Gilles Laur can inject the sclerosing solution with remarkable accuracy, focusing solely on problematic veins and leaving surrounding healthy tissue unaffected. This high level of precision not only boosts the effectiveness of the treatment but also leads to more consistent and long-lasting results. Patients benefit from clearer, smoother skin with minimized discomfort, as the targeted approach reduces the likelihood of recurrence and enhances overall satisfaction with the outcome.

Achieving Greater Accuracy
near-infrared vein visualisation

Veinlite technology is an essential tool for improving accuracy in treating feeder veins, which play a crucial role in the formation and persistence of spider veins. Using a circular ring of LED light, Veinlite illuminates the veins beneath the skin’s surface through a process called transillumination, clearly highlighting feeder veins that might otherwise be difficult to see. This enhanced visualisation allows Dr Gilles Laur to pinpoint and treat these deeper veins with precision, ensuring that the sclerosing solution is delivered directly to the source of the problem. By accurately targeting feeder veins, Veinlite technology not only increases the effectiveness of the treatment but also reduces the risk of spider veins recurring. This approach provides patients with a more thorough, lasting solution and smoother, healthier-looking skin.

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Crafting Your Treatment Plan

At Laurel Clinical, Dr. Gilles Laur takes a personalized and comprehensive approach to treating spider veins with sclerotherapy, ensuring each patient receives an individualized treatment plan. During your initial consultation, Dr. Laur conducts a thorough examination of your venous health, often using diagnostic tools like ultrasound to identify any underlying issues, such as feeder veins or deeper venous insufficiencies that may contribute to spider veins. By assessing these factors, Dr. Laur can develop a precise treatment plan tailored to address both the visible spider veins and any root causes, providing a long-lasting solution. He also takes time to understand your medical history, lifestyle, and specific aesthetic goals, ensuring that your treatment is customized to meet your needs.

 

With your treatment plan in place, Dr. Laur uses advanced techniques and tools, such as Syris magnification and Veinlite technology, to ensure precision and effectiveness throughout your sclerotherapy sessions. These visualization tools allow him to clearly see both the spider veins and any feeder veins, enabling accurate injections of the sclerosing solution directly into the targeted veins. This approach ensures that treated veins collapse and are gradually absorbed by the body, reducing their appearance and leaving your skin smoother. After treatment, Dr. Laur and his team provide comprehensive aftercare guidance, including recommendations for compression stockings if necessary, to support optimal healing and maintain your results. By combining expertise, advanced tools, and personalized care, Dr. Gilles Laur at Laurel Clinical ensures that you achieve the best possible outcome with minimal discomfort and lasting improvement.

The microsclerotherapy experience

On the day of your spider vein treatment at Laurel Clinical, Dr. Gilles Laur and our dedicated team make sure your experience is as smooth and comfortable as possible. From the moment you arrive, our friendly staff will welcome you and ensure you feel relaxed and fully informed about the procedure. Dr. Laur will review your personalized treatment plan with you, answering any last-minute questions and explaining each step so you know exactly what to expect. The goal is for you to feel comfortable and confident as we begin your treatment.

During the sclerotherapy session, Dr. Laur uses advanced tools like Syris magnification and Veinlite technology to precisely locate and target the spider veins and any feeder veins connected to them. These tools allow for clear visualization, ensuring that the sclerosing solution is injected directly into the affected veins with maximum accuracy. This targeted approach minimizes discomfort and enhances the effectiveness of the treatment. Afterward, our team provides you with detailed aftercare instructions, including guidance on wearing compression stockings if recommended, to support healing and achieve optimal results. We’re here to answer any questions you may have post-treatment, ensuring a seamless and supportive experience as you look forward to clearer, smoother skin.

The Recovery period

The recovery period after sclerotherapy for spider veins at Laurel Clinical is designed to be smooth and supportive, with clear guidelines to ensure optimal healing and long-lasting results. Following your treatment, it’s normal to experience some mild redness, bruising, or slight swelling at the injection sites, which typically resolves within a few days. Dr. Gilles Laur and our team recommend wearing compression stockings for a period following the procedure, as this gentle pressure helps support blood flow, reduce swelling, and enhance the effectiveness of the treatment by aiding the body’s natural absorption of the treated veins. Light walking is encouraged as it promotes circulation, but patients are advised to avoid intense physical activities or prolonged standing for the first 24-48 hours.

In the weeks following your sclerotherapy session, you’ll begin to notice a visible reduction in spider veins as they gradually fade from view. At Laurel Clinical, we prioritise follow-up care to ensure your recovery is progressing as expected. Our team is available to answer any questions or provide additional guidance as needed. Dr. Laur may also schedule a follow-up appointment to assess the results and determine if any additional sessions would further enhance your outcome. By following the Laurel Clinical protocol and taking a few simple precautions, most patients experience a smooth recovery and achieve clearer, healthier-looking skin with minimal disruption to their daily routines.

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FAQ

Potentials Risks& Side Effects

While sclerotherapy for spider veins is generally safe and minimally invasive, there are some potential side effects and complications to be aware of. Common, mild side effects include temporary redness, swelling, or bruising around the injection sites, which typically resolves within a few days. Some patients may experience mild itching, tenderness, or slight discoloration along the treated veins, though these symptoms usually fade over time.

In rare cases, more significant complications can occur, such as blood clots (known as superficial thrombophlebitis) in the treated veins, which may require medical attention. There is also a slight risk of allergic reaction to the sclerosing solution, skin ulceration, or small air bubbles that may cause temporary visual disturbances, though these effects are uncommon. Adhering to aftercare instructions, such as wearing compression stockings and avoiding strenuous activities, can help minimize these risks. Dr. Gilles Laur and the team at Laurel Clinical ensure patients are fully informed and closely monitored to provide the safest, most effective treatment experience possible.

How Effective is it?

Sclerotherapy is highly effective for treating spider veins, with most patients seeing a significant reduction in the appearance of treated veins. Studies report that 50-80% of injected veins can disappear after each session, with optimal results often achieved after one to three treatments, depending on the extent and size of the spider veins. The procedure works by injecting a sclerosing solution that causes the vein walls to collapse and close, allowing the body to gradually absorb the treated veins.

For many patients, sclerotherapy not only improves the appearance of spider veins but also provides relief from symptoms like itching, burning, and discomfort. Results can become noticeable within a few weeks, and further fading can continue over several months as the body absorbs the treated veins. By addressing the underlying feeder veins when necessary, sclerotherapy offers a long-lasting solution, especially when combined with preventive measures like wearing compression stockings and maintaining healthy circulation.

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