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Thread Vein Removal
Are There Any Risks Involved?
There are very few risks associated with the treatment of spider veins with sclerotherapy and electrolysis, but complications can occur. Possible complications of sclerotherapy include scarring, inflammation, adverse reactions to the sclerosing solution. Electrolysis treatments can cause a change of skin color around the treated area, which may take weeks to fade. It is also possible that your veins will not respond to the electrolysis treatment at all.
Do I Need To Take Any Precautions Before Treatment?
Prior to thread vein treatment you should avoid alchohol for a few days, this is because alchohol consumption decreases your platelets count which can lead to excessive bruising. Shower or bathe the night prior to treatment. If the treatment is to be carried out on your legs wear loose fitting clothes.
Is It Painful?
With both forms of thread vein treatments you may feel a slight burning sensation during treatment. After the treatment you may experience some mild itching, redness, bruising and swelling. These symptoms usually go away within a few days.
What About Aftercare For Sclerotherapy?
Recovery times will vary from person to person, it is usual to have a small amount of bruising or discolouration around the treated area, but this will normally last only for a few days. During your recovery period, walking can improve the circulation and shorten the recovery period. Weight lifting, and other heavy pressure exercises however, should be avoided during the treatment and recovery periods. Prolonged sitting or standing should be also avoided. With sclerotherapy, you may be asked to wear a support stocking during recovery to compress the veins and minimize bruising. Avoid exposing the treated area to direct sunlight until it is fully healed.