06/24/2021
A minimally-invasive therapy in which we inject a special solution called a sclerosant into the spider veins. This sclerosant causes the veins to seal shut, impeding blood flow. Instead, the blood moves to healthier veins in the same area of the body. Because there is no blood flow to the unsightly veins, the visibility reduces, and the veins ultimately disappear.
✨Treatment: Sclerosant
✨Treatment time: 30 min
✨Product: Depending on type of veins being treated (Glycerin, polidocanol, sotradecol)
✨Longevity: can last up to one year
✨Purpose: Sclerotherapy effectively treats varicose and spider veins. It's often considered the treatment of choice for small varicose veins
✨Cost: $350/leg
✨Technique: needle
✨Pre-treatment:
- Avoid sun exposure/tanning 4 weeks prior
- Avoid self tanner 2 weeks prior
- If approved by medical provider, avoid blood thinning products 1 week prior
- Avoid compression garments 3 days prior
- Do not shave, moisturize, use depilatories day of
- Wear loose fitting clothes day of
POST CARE:
- Avoid sun exposure/tanning 4 weeks
- Avoid hot baths, showers, hot tubs 1 week
- If approved by medical provider, avoid blood thinning products 3-4 days
- Avoid low grade exercise 2 days
- Avoid high impact exercise 2 weeks
- No shaving 3-4 days
- Wear compression stockings for 2 weeks
✨Location: .aesthetics.slc