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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 colour 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 alcohol for a
few days, this is because alcohol 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.
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