Sclerotherapy is the injection of a special substance-sclerosant, into the lumen of the vein, which, acting on the inner layer of the vein, the intima, leads to its damage, followed by adhesion of the walls and the vein turning into a connective tissue cord.
After the effect of the sclerosant, a thin cord of connective tissue is formed within 2-6 months, then it undergoes resorption and completely disappears within an average of 4-6 months, depending on the diameter of the vein.
During this time, brown pigmentation appears in place of the vein, which is temporary and also disappears within an average of 4-6 months, again depending on the diameter.
This is a very light procedure that provides a wonderful aesthetic result.
In many cases, if the varicose disease is not very pronounced, it is possible to perform sclerotherapy even in the case of more pronounced and large vessels and avoid surgery, but these cases are selected by the phlebologist, after a detailed duplex examination.
Sclerotherapy is usually performed in several stages in order to avoid an overdose of the drug and the development of side effects. Thus, an average of 3 to 10-15 injections are performed in one session (more in the case of spider veins and less in the case of thick varicose veins), therefore, the more pronounced the disease, the longer the treatment (on average at least 3-4 sessions), and later, sometimes it is also necessary to make corrections, especially in the case of complex and widespread capillary networks. The interval between sessions is at least 5-7 days.
The sclerotherapy procedure is practically painless (it does not differ in feeling from ordinary vaccinations), as it is carried out using special thin disposable needles. The phlebologist makes the necessary number of injections into the dilated veins, after which an elastic bandage is immediately applied to the leg. After the procedure, it is necessary to walk for 30-40 minutes. And the elastic bandage is worn for 7-14 days, depending on the specific case.
Sclerotherapy with 1 ampoule costs AMD 50,000, which is often enough for 2 legs together, and currently, 30% applies for one CLACS procedure, due to which the price with a discount is AMD 42,000 (20-minute procedure). And the total cost depends on the number and type of vessels, to find out how much it will cost in total and what it will cost, you can come for a free consultation.