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Sclerotherapy Longueuil
Sclerotherapy offered at our Dermapure clinics in Longueuil is an injectable treatment for visible veins. A solution is injected into the targeted vein, causing it to close; the vein is then gradually broken down and reabsorbed by the body, and the blood is naturally redirected to healthy veins. It is used to treat spider veins and smaller superficial varicose veins on the legs, ankles and feet.
Sclerotherapy is most often considered by patients who would like to reduce the appearance of spider veins and small superficial varicose veins. It is not suited to every case, including larger, deeper or more severe varicose veins, which is why a personalized assessment is essential. A session lasts about 20 minutes, with some temporary bruising to anticipate, while effects such as residual pigmentation or matting are reviewed during your consultation.
Because every patient’s veins, goals and medical history are different, sclerotherapy at our Dermapure clinics in Longueuil always begins with a personalized medical consultation with a physician or healthcare professional. Together, you will assess whether sclerotherapy is the most appropriate option for you and discuss what a realistic treatment plan could look like, the expected results and the possible side effects. Book your personalized consultation with our team in Longueuil.
Local clinics offering Sclerotherapy
Dermapure Old Longueuil
What to Expect During Your Session
Personalized assessment
During your consultation, your veins are carefully assessed to determine the source of your spider or varicose veins. A thorough evaluation helps identify the factors contributing to your condition and allows for the development of a safe, accurate, and effective treatment plan for lasting results. As with any medical consultation, current fees apply.
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Sclerotherapy treatment
Lasting approximately 30 minutes, sclerotherapy may cause a mild stinging sensation or a feeling of warmth during the injections. These sensations are temporary and typically resolve quickly after the procedure. Because the treatment involves injecting the targeted veins, some bruising is expected and generally fades over the following weeks. To support optimal healing, compression stockings should be worn for approximately 1 to 2 weeks after treatment, as recommended by your healthcare provider. During this time, unprotected sun exposure to the treated area should be avoided until any bruising has resolved.
Follow-Up & Maintenance
At your initial consultation, the physician will determine how many treatments are required per leg. The number of sclerotherapy sessions depends on the extent of the vein disease, and the amount of medication that can be administered safely during each visit. Closure of the treated veins may be visible within several days, while the veins themselves typically fade over the following weeks to several months. Compression stockings should be worn for approximately two weeks after each treatment to promote healthy circulation and support optimal healing. Patients can return to most usual activities following treatment.
Contraindications
Sclerotherapy is contraindicated in pregnant and breastfeeding women as well as a known allergy to the sclerotic agent used. Special consideration is required in people with medical conditions that make them more vulnerable such as hypercoagulability (blood clotting), a history of a deep venous thrombosis or pulmonary embolism.