Sclerotherapy is one of the most effective treatments for unsightly capillary veins in the legs. The method of application is simple: a sclerosing substance is injected into the blood vessels, causing an inflammatory reaction on the capillary wall, which in turn gradually causes it to close. Several sessions are necessary to improve the overall appearance of the area. It is very important to carefully examine the vascular structure of the treated limb, using a colour Doppler test.
The improvement in the appearance of the capillaries takes a few weeks. During the post-treatment period, it is very important to wear gradual compression stockings and follow the lifestyle advice provided by the doctor. ND-YAG laser sessions are often used to treat thinner, lighter capillary veins.
TYPE OF ANAESTHESIA
Topical anaesthetic
RETURN TO SOCIAL LIFE
Immediate
Dr. Leonardo Rossati
Doctor Rossati specializes in reconstructive and aesthetic plastic surgery. He graduated from Verona University and completed his specialization at the University and in the hospital of the city. Part of his training took place at the University of Bordeaux and Utrecht, and he has worked as a clinician in both Mexico and Brazil. He worked as a plastic surgery consultant for the ULSS 9 Scaligera local health authority, and at the Plastic and Reconstructive Breast Surgery Unit in the San Francesco Hospital in Verona. He works with and in a number of non-hospital clinics in the Veneto, Trentino and Lombardy regions, dealing with aesthetic medicine and surgery.