What are varicose veins?
Varicose veins are defined as the unusual sightings of bulge or swelling in the superficial veins mainly observed in your legs. This is caused by weaker veins and valves in your legs that fail to pump blood back to the heart. Patients with varicose veins condition may experience heavy or tired legs, and may even experience pain after standing for prolonged periods. Sclerotherapy treatment in Melbourne is the best way to treat varicose veins and its symptoms.
What are spider veins?
Spider veins are usually defined as a network of veins on the surface of the skin that swell resembling a web or a maze. It is termed as the mild version of varicose veins, and has the same causes. Spider veins are commonly observed in the thighs, ankles or feet. Prolonging treatment may lead to various symptoms of heavy, not tired legs followed by aching. Sclerotherapy treatment in Melbourne can effectively resolve spider veins and make your legs stronger and fitter.
What is Sclerotherapy?
Sclerotherapy is a non-surgical method of treatment for varicose veins and spider veins. It is a swift and effective procedure, in which a medical solution called sclerosant is administered into the affected veins via micro needles. This solution works to collapse or close the weaker veins and redirect the blood to the healthier veins.
Gradually the swelling or bulge in the veins reduces and becomes less visible on the skin surface. Your legs will feel lighter and healthier and you will not experience any aching, resulting in effective resolution from varicose veins and spider veins.
Sclerotherapy is a medically approved treatment for varicose veins, and does not show any side effects. It is extremely secure and most patients with varicose veins or spider veins can undergo sclerotherapy treatment in Melbourne at Nitai Medical and Cosmetic centre.
Sclerotherapy treatment is not painful. Since micro needles are used in this procure to inject the solution, you’d hardly experience any pain.
What results to expect from sclerotherapy treatment?
Most patients experience positive results within a few days of undergoing treatment. You’ll notice a remarkable improvement in your condition.
The spider veins or varicose veins gradually fade away to give you clear and flawless skin. This greatly improves the aesthetic appearance of your legs.
The Vein doctor would conduct a thorough assessment of your condition and then inform you about the type of treatment sessions required and set realistic treatment expectations.
The treatment results are long term and almost permanent, unless the veins in other parts of your lower body become weak due to natural reasons, resulting in the emergence of varicose veins.
Appropriate treatment sessions are required to completely treat this condition.
What Side effects to expect?
Most patients don’t experience any side effects of sclerotherapy treatment in Melbourne. However, a few patients may experience:
- Itching in the affect veins for a few days as the solution does its work
- Mild to moderate tenderness in the area.
- Discomfort or bruising around the site of the injections
These side effects are usually a part of the healing process post-treatment and are temporary. These will go away in a few days after the treatment.
Sclerotherapy treatment in Melbourne is the best way to treat mild and moderate varicose veins that appear just beneath the surface of the skin.
To receive the sclerotherapy treatment in Melbourne by experts, you must visit Nitai Medical and Cosmetic centre today.
