Vbeam and Sclerotherapy treatments can take 15 to 30 minutes depending on size and location(s) of the treatment area. Multiple sessions can sometimes be necessary depending on the veins and desires of the patient. Endovenous cyanoacrylate glue treatment with VenaSeal also generally takes between 30 to 45 minutes per leg.

Various solutions, usually saline-based, are injected by the physician specialist into the varicose veins, to “irritate” the vein walls. This causes a scarring reaction which then causes the vein walls to stick together. Within a few weeks, the veins are “sclerosed” under the skin, and disappear without a trace. For certain cases, a sclerosing foam may also been used when treating larger varicose vein networks.

The number of sessions depends on the extent of the varicose vein issue and the applicable treatment. For Sclerotherapy, some patients only need two or three sessions, while others need more than fifteen; however, on average, it should take about six to eight sessions to produce good results.  The VenaSeal treatment is performed only a single time. Vbeam for smaller spider veins usually consists of two to four treatments a few weeks apart.

Patients report that sclerotherapy is comparable to a mosquito bite, and it may leave some sensitivity for a day or two, like a bruise. Injections around the knees and ankles can cause mild swelling that will disappear after a few days. Patients should avoid sun exposure to treated areas for at least six weeks following therapy.

Using ultrasound, a doctor will guide a tiny catheter through a small access site in the skin and into the diseased area of the vein. Next, the VenaSeal dispenser delivers a small amount of medical glue to close the vein. Once the affected vein is closed, blood is immediately re-routed through other healthy veins in the leg.

The VenaSeal procedure requires no anaesthesia; only a small amount of numbing medicine at the access site is used. Patients treated with the VenaSeal system have reported little to no pain or discomfort, both during and after the procedure.

After the procedure, a small bandage is placed over the access site and you should be able to return to your normal activities. Patients have reported minimal to no scarring, bruising, or swelling following the procedure.

We treat varicose and spider veins for aesthetic reasons. The only treatment covered by health insurance is Saphenous Vein Stripping which is a surgical procedure performed under general or regional anesthesia when the patient’s condition is medically required (like recurrent venous ulcers, bleeding complications, thrombotic complications).

Tired of seeing red? Telangiectasias, commonly known as “spider veins,” couperose and rosacea can get worse in the central part of the face during and after pregnancy. Scars and stretch marks are also very common pregnancy side effects whether they are on your breasts, stomach, hips or thighs. Vbeam can make all the difference as it specifically targets redness in the treated area.

Postpartum women should wait a minimum of 6 months before proceeding with a Vbeam treatment. It’s important to give the body ample time to recover following childbirth. Breastfeeding is a contraindication for Vbeam. We recommend booking your consultation once you’ve stopped completely.