Thread or spider veins are fine red or purple blood vessels that lay in the surface layers of your skin. It is only when they dilate to 2 or 3 times their original size that they become visible to the eye. The cause of the dilation is not known but it is more common in women and can often become worse during pregnancy, after rapid weight gain or if you are prone to sitting or standing for long periods.
Micro Sclerotherapy has proven itself an extremely effective treatment for the reduction of thread and spider veins on legs.This treatment involves injecting a chemical into the vein through a very fine needle, which then works to remove the existing vessel. The final result after a course of treatments is thread vein free skin. Micro Sclerotherapy is a very worthwhile treatment that allows you to step out again without feeling the need to cover up.
A single Micro Sclerotherapy treatment will normally remove 60% of the injected vessels. A course of treatments is usually required i.e. between 3 - 5.
Following your Micro Sclerotherapy treatment you will need to wear compression stockings. The thread veins will look worse to begin with; this is normal. The spider/thread veins will disperse over seven weeks following treatment.
The treatment is performed by a consultant surgeon.
For appointments please ring 01274 550862
Price List
| Treatment | Price |
|---|
| Per Session* | £100 |
*Course of 4 recommended