Micro-Sclerotherapy
Micro-Sclerotherapy in Oxfordshire
Fine red or purple blood vessels lying in the surface layers are often referred to as thread veins or spider veins. This is a misnomer as they are not veins, but dilated capillaries, the finest blood vessels in the body. The vessels are normally so fine that they are not visible to the naked eye and only become apparent when they dilate to 2 or 3 times their normal size. The cause of the dilation is not known, but is more common in women. It often runs in the family and is made worse in pregnancy. It is not possible to prevent thread veins from appearing, but they can be removed.
Thread veins on the legs and body can be treated by injection using a very fine needle, this is called microsclerotherapy.