The sclerotherapy procedure involves us injecting a solution into the vein. This solution causes the vein to scar and forces the blood flow to redirect through other veins in the area. Once the varicose vein or spider vein has completely collapsed it will simply be re-absorbed back into your body and fade away.

As with all medical procedures the time it takes for the treatment to work does vary from patient to patient. However, with sclerotherapy the treatment will generally start to show signs of working within a few weeks of the procedure. In some cases it can take up to 6 weeks to see the desired results and you may need to re-visit us for extra sessions in order to completely remove the varicose or spider vein.

It generally takes around an hour to complete the procedure however it can take a little longer in some cases depending on the level of treatment needed.

There are a number of potential side effects related to the sclerotherapy procedure, all of which are mild and are as follows:

• Temporary inflammation
• Blood clot – usually removed by draining the vein
• Air bubbles – sometimes causing headaches
• Allergic reaction – very uncommon but should be noted

It’s important to note here that although there are a few possible side effects, you will be given a full assessment before any procedures are carried out. We will ensure that you are a suitable candidate for sclerotherapy before any treatment is administered. In addition to this you are in excellent hands and will be treated by the renowned Mr. Giuseppe Fiore who can answer any questions or concerns you may have about the procedure.

The veins that have been treated and respond well to treatment will not become enlarged again. However, other veins in the area may in future turn into varicose veins or spider veins.

We recommend that you walk and move your legs right away. There is no downtime after the procedure so you can get back to life as normal which is nice to know. You will be asked to wear compression stockings or bandages for around 2 weeks in order to maintain pressure on the treated veins.