Procedure
30 mins
£400
Recovery Time
24 Hours
Expert Injection Treatment for Clearer, Smoother Legs
Thread veins (also known as spider veins) are small red, blue, or purple veins that appear just beneath the skin. Although harmless, they can be a cosmetic concern — especially for women in their 40s and 50s who notice increasing visibility due to hormonal changes, sun exposure, or ageing skin.
At Genesis Clinic, Rodney Street, microsclerotherapy is the gold-standard treatment for removing thread veins on the legs. It is a safe, precise, and effective injection-based therapy performed by our expert vascular specialist.
Thread Vein Treatment (Injection Sclerotherapy)
Consultation Fees
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New Patients: £200
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Follow-Up Appointments: £120
Perfect for fine thread veins and cosmetic leg veins.
Treatment Prices
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Non-Foam Sclerotherapy: £400
What Is Thread Vein Sclerotherapy?
Thread vein sclerotherapy is a minimally invasive procedure where a fine needle injects a small amount of sclerosing solution directly into the thread vein. This causes the vein wall to collapse and the vein to fade gradually over the following weeks.
This technique is highly successful for leg thread veins and remains the preferred treatment worldwide.
Ideal For Patients Who Want:
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Clearer, smoother-looking legs
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Reduction of visible spider veins
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Natural, long-lasting cosmetic improvement
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A minimally invasive, quick treatment
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Rejuvenation after pregnancy, hormonal changes or ageing
Sclerotherapy is the first-choice treatment for thread veins on the legs. Facial thread veins are usually treated with vascular laser.
Benefits of Thread Vein Sclerotherapy
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Gold-standard treatment for leg thread veins
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Virtually painless with a very fine needle
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No downtime, resume normal activities immediately
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Predictable, reliable results
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Fading continues over 4–8 weeks
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Can treat multiple veins in one session
Most patients require 1–3 sessions depending on the number and size of the veins.
What to Expect During the Procedure
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Your veins are assessed and marked while standing.
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A tiny needle injects the sclerosing solution into the thread vein.
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The vein gradually closes and fades over time.
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Compression stockings may be worn after treatment to enhance results.
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You can return to normal activities on the same day.
The discomfort is minimal, many patients describe it as a slight pinprick.
Aftercare & Recovery
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Wear compression stockings for up to 1–2 weeks if advised
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Avoid hot baths, saunas, and heavy exercise for 48 hours
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Expect temporary redness or small bruises
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Avoid sun exposure on treated areas
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Results continue to improve over several weeks
Final clearance often requires multiple sessions for best cosmetic outcomes.
