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Will Microsclerotherapy Hurt?

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If you find yourself bothered by thread veins, you’re not alone.

This incredibly common condition affects people all across the UK – but here in Harley Street, we’ve got the answer. Our microsclerotherapy treatment (also called thread vein removal) helps to get rid of thread veins and spider veins once and for all, leaving skin clear of these unsightly red and blue clusters, and looking more youthful, too.

Microsclerotherapy explained

Thread vein removal is a way to close up the affected veins, which leads them to fade completely. A special salt water solution is injected into the targeted area, which cuts off the blood supply so the vein shrinks away.

Procedure and effectiveness

By using fine needles, we can precisely target the affected veins. This causes them to swell and stop blood flow. Microsclerotherapy is carried out by our Interventional Radiologist, Dr Brennand, who specialises in venous diseases. Dr Brennand can also help with associated concerns, like varicose veins (these are unsightly veins which appear knotted or lumpy).

Results longevity

For best results, we recommend a course of treatments here at our Harley Street aesthetics clinic. You may also need to wait a few weeks for the results to fully develop. The treatment for microsclerotherapy can be carried out in under 1 hour, with most appointments lasting 30-45 minutes.

Pain and discomfort

Any injection can cause slight discomfort, however, our fine needles can reduce the risk of bruising, bleeding and other complications. Having said that, some side effects, like tenderness, may be experienced after treatment, even though microsclerotherapy isn’t considered painful itself. Gentle walking and pain relief can take care of any discomfort after treatment, but be cautious about heavy exercise and long flights in the first few days.

Side-effects

For full transparency, some people can develop bruising or ulcers at the treatment site after thread vein removal. This is, however, quite rare and if these signs do develop, they usually clear up on their own in their own time.

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Other treatments

From microsclerotherapy to dermal fillers, we offer a range of skin treatments at our Harley Street clinic, both medical and aesthetic. If you’d like to know more, take a look at our website or speak to our team.

Booking your treatment

Our Harley Street team would love to help create your best-ever skin with thread vein removal treatment. Get in touch to see how we could help with our highly effective microsclerotherapy treatment, available now.

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Our clinic is located on Harley Street in Marylebone, London, one of the world’s most prestigious and historic medical districts. Situated within 101 Harley Street, our clinic offers a discreet and refined setting in the heart of Central London, renowned for its concentration of leading medical and aesthetic specialists.

We welcome patients from across Marylebone, Mayfair, Fitzrovia, Regent’s Park, Soho, Knightsbridge, Belgravia, Chelsea and Kensington, as well as visitors travelling to London for specialist aesthetic and skin treatments.

Our location benefits from excellent transport links, with Oxford Circus, Bond Street and Regent’s Park Underground stations all within easy reach. The clinic is also conveniently accessible from major London rail stations and Heathrow, Gatwick and London City airports, making visits straightforward for both UK and international patients.

Whether you are travelling from within London or further afield, our Harley Street clinic provides a calm, professional environment for personalised aesthetic and skin health treatments in one of the capital’s most respected medical locations.

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