Sclerotherapy

What is Sclerotherapy?

Sclerotherapy is one of the common treatments for varicose veins. A sclerosing solution is injected into the target site where the varicose veins are present. The solution irritates the lining of the blood vessel causing the vein to swell and stick together.

Over time, the venous blemishes turn into scar tissue and may fade or disappear. The number of veins treated in one session will be decided based on the size and location of the veins. There will be a two-week interval between the first and second treatments and then a 1-month period to assess response.

In micro-injection sclerotherapy, tiny needles are used to inject a sclerosing solution into the abnormal tiny veins to close off the vein.

Sclerotherapy slowly clears leg veins and may be completely resolved in two to six months, depending on the vessel size.