Effective Sclerotherapy: Non-Surgical Spider Vein Treatment

Treatment For:
Broken capillaries, spider veins and telangiectasia

Cost:
From $150

Appointment Duration:
30-60 minutes

Recovery:
2-4 weeks

Pregnancy Safe:
No

Sclerotherapy is an effective non-surgical treatment that reduces the appearance of unwanted, visible spider veins and broken capillaries. Spider veins are tiny blue or red veins that can appear anywhere on the body.

Sclerotherapy is a clinical treatment that reduces the appearance of spider veins on the face and body. It involves the injection of a solution directly into the vessel, causing it to become irritated and collapse. This leads to scarring of the injected blood vessel, which is unable to carry blood therefore lessening the appearance. The blood will then be redirected to deeper blood vessels so they do not appear on the surface on the skin.

Before & After

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What can you expect from your sclerotherapy treatment?

Every new patient receives a tailored consultation, treatment plan and clinical photography with a Cosmetic Registered Nurse and Doctor. An assessment is required to assess the treatment area requested, the skin quality and determine the ideal aesthetic outcome, including alternative treatment options.

Once your nurse has cleansed the area to be treated, a prescription numbing cream is applied to reduce any minor discomfort. The solution is injected in small volumes of directly into the vessels to be treated using a very fine needle. The discomfort associated with the procedure can be likened to a stinging sensation sensation as the solution travels through the vein, but this is generally well tolerated. We aim to minimise any discomfort you may experience.

To ensure optimal results, specific aftercare instructions are provided:

Apply cool packs after your treatment to reduce the initial swelling effects.
Avoid exercise for 24 hours
Do not apply makeup for 24 hours
Avoid alcohol, ibuprofen and fish oil 1 week prior to treatment and 48 hours post treatment

Please inform the medical staff if you take any aspirin or blood thinning medications.

A LED healite treatment can also be added to your treatment to assist in a quick recovery.

What are the risks?

Sclerotherapy is a clinical treatment which must be administered in a controlled medical environment under a doctor’s supervision. Dr Guy Watts and his nurses have the highest standards when it comes to your safety.

Our nurses/doctor will discuss all the risks and contraindications during your initial consultation.

There are minimal risks with sclerotherapy, but the most common side effects include temporary bruising and tenderness around the injection site.

Uncommon but potential side effects include:

Infection at injected site
Transient hyperpigmentation or light coloured discoloration which can persist for up to 12 months
Sloughing which consists of small, slowly healing ulcers at the injected site

Contraindications that will need to be disclosed to our nurses include:

Pregnancy or breastfeeding
Prior diagnosis of deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
Active infection at the injection site
Taking blood thinning medications
Have preexisting blood conditions

What is the recovery?

Following your treatment, you are able to return to normal activities immediately, though the overall recovery time varies for each individual.

After your sclerotherapy treatment, you can expect some mild itching along the route of the vein, which normally lasts 1-2 days. There are often red, raised areas at the injection sites which settle quickly. A sclerosed vein can temporarily be hard and lumpy after treatment. You may also notice some bruising lasting 1-2 weeks.

As the veins collapse, they appear darker in colour. The veins will appear darker for 1-2 weeks, before fading away. The number of treatments required can range from 1-3.

While eradicating these vessels completely is unlikely, an improvement of 70-80% is often achieved. We recommend a follow up appointment at this time to assess your results.

What are the costs?

Individual treatment plans will be dependent upon anatomy, aesthetic goals and personal requirements. A full price will be provided during your consultation.

Small Area: $150
Medium Area $300
Large Area: $500