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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

Med Spa
Dermapure Old Longueuil
50, Saint-Charles Street West, suite 200, Longueuil, QC J4H 1C6

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Med Spa
Dermapure Saint-Lambert
594, Victoria Ave, suite 200, Saint-Lambert, QC J4P 2J6

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What to Expect During Your Session

Step 1
Personalized assessment
During your consultation, ultrasound is used to map the veins and discover the source of pressure causing the varicose veins. Often the source of the spider or varicose veins are too deep to see with the naked eye. This consultation stage allows for the development of a safe, accurate and effective treatment plan for lasting results. As with any medical consultation, current fees apply.
Step 2
Pre-treatment photos
Before and after photos are an important step in the treatment process, as it allows for visualization of the evolution of your results over time.
Step 3
Sclerotherapy treatment
Lasting 20 minutes, sclerotherapy treatment may give rise to a slight tingling or a feeling of heat during the session. This sensation disappears quickly after treatment. As the treatment involves injection into the veins, naturally some bruising should be anticipated. Bruising due to any cause on the legs generally resolves over 3 weeks, and patients should refrain from unprotected sun exposure until the bruises clear.

Follow-Up & Maintenance

At your initial consultation, the physician will determine how many treatments are required per leg. The number of sclerotherapy treatments necessary depends on the extent of the vein disease and we are limited to the quantity of medication per visit. Closure of the affected veins can be visible within several days however treated veins tend to fade within a few weeks to several months. Support stockings are recommended to promote healthy circulation in the lower limbs and prevent and minimize recurrence. Patients can return to most usual activities post 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.