Self-conscious about spider veins? Microsclerotherapy can help …
Self-conscious about spider veins? You aren’t alone. Up to half of all adults suffer from Telangiectasia, or ‘spider veins’ – blood vessels that appear red, purple or blue and are clearly visible through the skin. If you suffer from spider veins, and they are affecting your self-confidence, worry not – they can be treated effectively in a number of cases through Microsclerotherapy, a treatment offered by Appearance Based Medicine.
Sclerotherapy involves injecting a solution, or ‘sclerosant’, into the problem blood vessel with an exceptionally fine needle. The solution makes the lining of the vein become sticky, which allows blood cells to adhere to the vein wall. This, in addition to the use of compression stockings or bandages, works to close the vein and prompt a healing process which leads to the vein being absorbed by the body and fading away.
Microsclerotherapy is a popular and effective treatment for Spider Veins, and many patients who chose to undergo this treatment find some success with it: Save Face, an organisation that helps members of the public to locate safe, fully trained, licensed and insured practitioners for non-surgical procedures state (in relation to microsclerotherapy treatment) that it is reasonable to expect a 40-80% improvement in the appearance of spider veins following a treatment, though in many cases, multiple treatments are required. It is always important to consult with a fully licensed and trained practitioner prior to undergoing any non-surgical cosmetic procedure, including Microsclerotherapy – your experienced practitioner will be able to look at the problem areas you would like to be treated, and let you know whether Microsclerotherapy is a realistic treatment option for you. Your practitioner will also be able to advise you of the small, potential risks associated with this kind of treatment, risks such as short-term redness and a prickling/itching sensation across the treated area, and longer lasting side-effects including bruising, brown pigmentation of the treatment area, and ‘Telangiectic matting’, when blood vessels are damaged in the sclerotherapy process, leaving a ‘matted’ area of tiny visible blood vessels that resemble a bruise (these usually fade within 18 months of treatment). As with many Cosmetic Treatments involving the injection of a solution into your body, there is also the slight chance of patients experiencing an allergic reaction to the sclerosant used. At Appearance Based Medicine, we work exceptionally hard to avoid this potential issue by taking a comprehensive medical history during your initial consultation with us – this should help us to flag up any allergy sensitivities that you may have, and choose an appropriate solution based on your unique medical history.
If you feel self-conscious wearing shorts or skirts, or are reluctant to leave the house – even in the heat of the summer – without wearing stockings or tights to cover your spider-veins, feel free to contact Appearance Based Medicine today on 01628 303020 for a free, no-obligation consultation. We can talk through the treatment options available to you, and can work towards a solution that makes you feel more comfortable in your own skin. You can also take a look at the Appearance Based Medicine Website for more information. Alternatively, you can visit the website of the British Association of Sclerotherapists or download a ‘Save Face’ factsheet on Sclerotherapy (http://www.saveface.co.uk/downloads/) for more impartial advice and detailed information about this treatment.
