Sclerotherapy in Qatar, What You should Know

Our topic for today is Sclerotherapy, a very popular treatment for treating varicose and spider veins on the legs.

But what’s Sclerotherapy? What about its benefits? Who needs to have sclerotherapy treatment? These are questions a lot of you have, and we’re here to answer them.

So we’ll walk you through all the ins and outs of Sclerotherapy in Qatar, its cost, procedures, benefits, side effects and everything in between.

So grab a pen and paper 📝 and let’s dive in!

What is Sclerotherapy?

Sclerotherapy is a medical procedure used to treat varicose veins, spider veins, and certain vascular malformations. It involves injecting a chemical into the patient’s varicose vein or spider vein, which will irritate the lining of the blood vessels, causing them to collapse, stick together, and eventually be reabsorbed by the body, and ultimately fade within a few weeks.

Who's a Candidate for Sclerotherapy Treatment?

Generally speaking, any adult who’s in good health and suffers from spider veins or varicose veins is eligible for Sclerotherapy. However, pregnant or breastfeeding women should avoid this procedure and wait at least 90 days after their last breastfeeding session before considering treatment.

What Are the Benefits of Sclerotherapy?

• Diminishes the appearance of spider veins and varicose veins and delivers more even skin.
• Helps prevent more serious complications like ulcers, blood clots, and chronic venous insufficiency.
• Sclerotherapy is a non-surgical procedure that doesn’t require any numbing, it’s usually performed in a doctor’s office and takes only around 15 to 30 minutes per session.
• Offers a minimal downtime and most patients can resume their normal activities right after the procedure.
• The veins treated by sclerotherapy will fade over and won’t reappear.
• Sclerotherapy is a very safe injection, and most patients will experience very little pain.

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What Are the Risks of Sclerotherapy?

As we mentioned earlier, Sclerotherapy is usually very safe. That said, there can be some some side effects that happen when the needle goes into the skin such as:

• Bruising
• Itching
• Redness and Swelling
• Small skin sores.
• Hyperpigmentation
• Allergic Reactions

These side effects will typically disappear after a couple of days or weeks.

Sclerotherapy Procedures

Before the Procedure

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If you are willing to get sclerotherapy, the first thing is to book a consultation with a trained dermatologist to discuss your cosmetic expectations and to determine whether you’re eligible for this procedure or not.

Your doctor will examine the condition of your veins, and you’ll speak about your medical history and your previous and current health problems.

During the Procedure

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Sclerotherapy does not require any type of anesthesia, and depending on the condition of your spider veins and varicose veins, a single vein may have to be injected several times.

The Sclerotherapy sessions should be spaced by weeks or months and multiple treatments might be injected during one treatment session.

During the procedure, you will lie on your back with your legs slightly elevated during the procedure, then the medical staff will clean the skin over the treatment area to avoid any risk of infection.

Then your doctor will use a fine needle to inject a sclerosant solution directly into the affected vein, and as we said before, it works by irritating the lining of the vein, this will make the vein walls to stick together and stop the flow of blood.

Once the injection is completed, your doctor will apply compression and gently massage the treated area to prevent blood from re-entering the injected vein and to help distribute the solution.

Aftercare Instructions

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You’ve scheduled your appointment and gotten Sclerotherapy, congratulations, but you’re not done yet! You have to follow a series of instructions to make sure you achieve the expected results:

• Wear compression stockings
• Avoid sun exposure for several weeks to prevent pigmentation
• Make sure to stay active in order to promote blood circulation
• Avoid physical activities which are likely to increase blood flow

Sclerotherapy Cost in Qatar

The cost of sclerotherapy in Qatar can vary based on the clinic, the number of sessions required, the case of the patient, as well as the extent of the treatment. So it’s definitely advisable to get a detailed quote during your consultation

Sclerotherapy FAQs

How fast does sclerotherapy work?

The positive results of sclerotherapy for small varicose veins or spider veins will typically become noticeable after 3 to 6 weeks.

How many sessions for sclerotherapy?

Patients should take two to four sclerotherapy treatment sessions to reach optimal results.

What age should I get sclerotherapy?

The majority of people who get sclerotherapy are between the ages of 30 and 60. However, it’s still possible to get it if you are in your 20s or older than your 60s.

Is sclerotherapy better than surgery?

Sclerotherapy tends to show greater benefits than surgery in the short term but in the long run, surgery has greater benefits.

How long does sclerotherapy last?

The results of sclerotherapy can be both permanent and temporary, here is how: When the veins are treated, they will immediately fade away, but if new spiders of varicose veins develop over time, the results will be considered temporary.