For all individuals looking to get rid of varicose veins, they can resort to Sclerotherapy treatment Sydney. While this medical condition is not harmful to anybody’s health, but they are unsightly.
Sclerotherapy is a medical procedure use to eliminate spider veins and varicose veins. The method includes injecting a salt solution directly into a vein. The solution irritates the lining of the blood vessel that causes them to swell and stick together. It leads clotting of blood. Over the time, the vessel turns into scar tissue and fades.
Sclerotherapy Treatment Sydney
The salt solution is injected in the veins using a very fine needle. You may experience mild discomfort and cramp for one or two minutes. The procedure takes around 30 minutes to complete. The number of veins to be treated in one session varies as per the size and location of the veins. The treatment can take place in the doctor’s office.
Who is the right candidate?
Prior to the treatment, the doctor will call you for an initial consultation. The dermatologist decides whether you are a suitable candidate for the procedure or not.
- Pregnant ladies are not eligible for the treatment. However, the ones having birth control pills can undergo the procedure.
- If you have a history of blood clotting, the eligibility depends on individual cases.
- Veins that are used in heart surgeries are not treated
Precautions…
- Avoid taking certain medications. Talk to the doctor about all medicines you have been taking.
- Do not apply any lotions to the legs before the procedure.
- Avoid taking aspirin, ibuprofen and other anti-inflammatory drugs for around 72 hours before the treatment.
Side effects
- The larger veins may become lumpy and hard, and that can take months to get them back in shape.
- Brown lines may appear at the vein site. They disappear within three to six months.
- New, tiny blood vessels may also develop at the site. These appear in days or weeks after Sclerotherapy. They fade within three to twelve months.
- Inflammation may occur in the area.
- Formation of small ulcers at the site
- Allergic reactions are uncommon.
After it, you are supposed to wear hosiery to treat the vessels. You can also use support stockings for better results.
For Sclerotherapy Treatment Sydney, contact Hills Medi Spa. We are a reputable and licensed skin care clinic in the region. We specialize in offering validate and effective spider veins and varicose vein treatment.
