Is sclerotherapy available on the NHS?

The simple answer is no. The NHS will not usually treat varicose veins for cosmetic reasons, but will treat patients suffering from pain, discomfort or experiencing severe complications with their varicose veins although you will have to meet a various grading criteria to qualify.

How much does it cost for thread vein removal?

How much does Thread Vein Removal cost? Prices start from £42 for a small treatment area (when you purchase 5 sessions) and rise to £200 when you choose to target an extra-large area and only buy one single session.

What is the difference between sclerotherapy and Microsclerotherapy?

Microsclerotherapy uses the same chemical that is used for foam sclerotherapy but a much more dilute solution, and is used in liquid form rather than mixed with air into a foam.

Does sclerotherapy really work?

Sclerotherapy Works! The sclerosant is usually comprised of polidocanol, sodium tetradecyl sulfate, or hypertonic saline solution. This Sclerotherapy treatment works to remove and diminish varicose veins and spider veins. After treatment, you will see a reduction in these veins. Often, they are eliminated completely.

How much does sclerotherapy cost for leg veins?

Sclerotherapy £295 – £350 Sclerotherapy is a well established and safe treatment for veins on the leg. It remains the most reliable and successful treatment available for leg veins. Aftercare compression stockings are used to enhance the results of this procedure, and repeated treatment are usually required for best results.

How often do you have a sclerotherapy treatment?

Most patients will have between 2 and 4 treatments, each lasting about 20 minutes. The thing that limits treatment is the dose of the sclerosant drug we are allowed to use at any one time. We usually see patients every week or two until all the veins have been injected. How much does sclerotherapy cost?

Where does the word sclerotherapy come from?

Sclerotherapy comes from Greek – “scleros” – to make hard and “therapea” – a service done to the sick. When the vein is destroyed using sclerotherapy, the liquid kills the cells in the vein wall causing inflammation.

How does sclerotherapy get rid of blood clots?

If there is blood in the vein, the sclerotherapy liquid attacks the blood as well as the vein wall, causing it to clot. Clot inside the vein is called “thrombus” – or if caused by sclerotherapy, is called “sclerothrombus”. In order to get rid of the blood from inside the vein, the sclerotherapy liquid can be mixed with gas to form a foam.