RATIONALE: Dilated blood vessels (“spider veins” or telangiectasia) may be treated with injections of sclerosing solutions e.g. polidocanol. These irritate the inner lining of the blood vessel and cause it to close over. Lasers may also be used but are not yet as effective as sclerotherapy on the legs. RESULTS & POSTOPERATIVE CARE: One treatment … Continue reading Sclerotherapy – leg