Sclerotherapy for Large Thread Veins – Does it Work?
Clients with large thread veins are often concerned that they need full varicose vein surgery. However, the good news is that thread vein injections treatment can be used to successfully treat many larger thread veins as well and can even be effective on small varicose veins.
Sclerotherapy or microsclerotherapy is a common treatment for thread veins or spider veins. It involves injecting a special ‘sticky’ solution directly into the affected vein, which irritates the lining and causes it to collapse and eventually disappear.
While injections are most effective for treating smaller thread veins, they can also be used on bigger ones too.
It very much depends on the nature of the veins and it’s best to get an expert diagnosis before ruling out non-surgical treatment options. You may be surprised to learn that you don’t need surgery at all and a few injections is all that’s required to get rid of your thread veins.
Are my veins suitable for injectable treatment?
Nothing replaces an examination by a trained vascular treatment expert (doctor or surgeon), but here are some guidelines that may help:
- Veins larger than 6 mm are generally not recommended for sclerotherapy because of a higher risk of recurrence
- Veins that are bulging may require surgical treatment methods
- Veins that are causing pain, discomfort, swelling, bleeding or other issues may require surgical treatment
- Veins between the knee and the waist tend to be more likely to need surgery
- Veins located deep beneath the skin may not be suitable for injectable treatment
So if your veins are less than 6mm, not bulging and below the knee, it’s definitely worth exploring non-surgical vein removal treatment; especially if you are otherwise in good health.
It’s important to consult with a healthcare professional to determine the most appropriate treatment for your specific situation. They can assess your veins as well as other relevant health information before advising on the best course of treatment, together with the risks and benefits.
Other non-surgical thread vein removal treatment options
If you are concerned about thread veins, laser therapy or sclerotherapy are clinically proven methods of dealing with unwanted vein problems.
- Laser treatment works by targeting the targeting the visible blood vessels with a burst of laser energy to make the veins shrink and eventually disappear. One session may provide complete improvement for spider veins.
- Microcautery techniques use a very quick burst of intense heat which works to destroy the venous walls, so that the vein quickly collapses and is no longer visible
Non-surgical treatment advantages vs vein surgery
Non-surgical treatments for varicose veins have several advantages over vein surgery, including:
- Less pain: Non-surgical treatments are less painful than surgery and don’t require painkillers.
- Faster recovery: Non-surgical treatments allow you to return to your normal activities more quickly.
- Fewer risks: Non-surgical treatments have a lower risk of complications than surgery.
- Minimal scarring: Non-surgical treatments leave minimal scarring.
- Cost: Non-surgical treatments are less expensive than surgery.
- No incisions: Non-surgical treatments don’t require cuts or stitches.
- No general anaesthetic: Non-surgical treatments don’t require general anaesthesia, which is far more costly as well as having more potential risks and complications.
If your veins are suitable, then a non-surgical treatment is always preferable.
London Vein Treatment Centre
Established in 2003, Cosmedics Skin Clinics offers spider vein and thread vein removal treatment at a choice of 4 London Vein Treatment Centres using medically proven techniques.
All thread vein treatments are carried out by skilled and experienced doctors.
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