Sclerotherapy is a very safe medical procedure for the treatment of spider and varicose veins. There are generally very little complications and side effects with its use. However, because it is a cosmetic procedure, there are some risks associated with sclerotherapy.
Sclerotherapy is a procedure where a chemical solution is injected into the affected vein. This solution will cause of veins to collapse and eventually fade away and disappear. This treatment is highly effective at getting rid of the troublesome veins. People are usually satisfied with the results.
Generally the risks associated with sclerotherapy are much higher with people who have a history of medical problems. High blood pressure, cognitive heart disease, circulation problems and diabetes are all at a higher risk of having serious problems due to sclerotherapy. Generally these people are not recommended to have the sclerotherapy procedure done on them.
This also applies to women who are pregnant or nursing their baby. The risks factors are much higher and doctors will often not perform the treatment on them.
Generally the risk associated with sclerotherapy is very low. There have been no serious injuries or deaths associated with this particular procedure. As stated above, mild side effects may occur. These usually include irritation, bruising and inflammation. All of this can be treated by medication or they often disappear on their own after a couple of days.
The risk factors associated with Sclerotherapy can be reduced greatly if a well-trained and experienced doctors doing the procedure. If they follow all the guidelines, then the patients should not be at any risk.