Microsclerotherapy
Microsclerotherapy is a well-established method for treating leg veins by injection. Tiny needles are used to inject small amounts of a sclerosant into the thread veins. The sclerosant is a substance which is irritating to vessels and when injected it destroys the wall of the vein, causing the vein to collapse and disappear, with instantly visible results. At Cosmedic Skin Clinic we use Fibrovein (Sodium tetradecyl sulphate), a detergent sclerosant. Despite a perfect treatment at the time, some of these veins recover and a few treatment sessions about 8 weeks apart is recommended to get full clearance. After treatment, stockings need to be worn day and night for 3 days and just during the day for a full week. It is recommended to take a 10 minute walk straight after treatment. The treated areas often look worse initially as the treated veins leak into the skin resulting in a small bruise and discolouration.
Many of the veins that are treated by microsclerotherapy are smaller than the bore of the needle so a great deal of skill is required for this treatment.
Our courses include information on:
- Anatomy and physiology of the veins of the leg.
- The history, science and evidence behind injectable microsclerotherapy.
- An impartial view of the different products available.
- Consumables required and ordering stock.
- Expectations, results and how to conduct a proper consultation.
- Contra-indications to treatment.
- Injection technique (demonstrations and hands-on experience)
- Aftercare and minimising risks.
- Follow-up of clients and how to deal with problems.
- Legal and ethical considerations.
- How to market your business and pricing.
Dr Martyn King is a board member of the British Association of Sclerotherapists and an expert practitioner and injector for microsclerotherapy.
Training is only available for suitably qualified medical practitioners
