What Happens to the Vein After Sclerotherapy?

After the sclerosant is injected, the treated vein closes and blood no longer flows through that section. Venous blood continues to return through other functioning veins, while the closed vein undergoes natural changes over time and gradually becomes much less noticeable.

Is Sclerotherapy Painful?

A thin needle is used to inject the medication. During the injection, the patient may feel a needle prick, brief burning, or other minor discomfort, although the intensity of these sensations varies from person to person and also depends on the veins being treated. For foam sclerotherapy, the NHS also describes the possibility of mild stinging or burning while the medication is being injected.

When Can I Walk After Sclerotherapy?

You can walk shortly after the procedure is completed. In fact, physical activity is usually part of the recommendations after sclerotherapy. Your surgeon will provide specific guidance on walking and any restrictions on more strenuous activity based on the treatment performed.

When Will I See the Results of Sclerotherapy?

The result cannot be assessed immediately after the injection because the treated vein does not disappear as soon as the medication is administered. The first noticeable changes usually appear within several weeks, while the final result may take several months to develop. The timing depends on the vein’s diameter and location, the extent of treatment, and the individual response of the tissues.

Could I Need More Than One Sclerotherapy Session?

Yes. The need for another procedure depends on the number and extent of the affected veins as well as the result of the previous session. In some cases, one procedure is sufficient, while in others, several sclerotherapy sessions may be needed to achieve the desired result.

What Changes May Appear on My Leg After the Procedure?

Temporary bruising, firmness, tenderness, or skin discoloration may develop along the treated vein. These changes usually decrease gradually during recovery. If the pain becomes severe, significant swelling develops, or you experience other unusual symptoms, contact your doctor.

Do I Need to Wear Compression Stockings After Sclerotherapy?

Compression may be used after sclerotherapy depending on the type and extent of treatment performed. Your surgeon will determine whether compression stockings are needed in your particular case and how long you should wear them.

Can Varicose Veins Come Back After Sclerotherapy?

Sclerotherapy eliminates the specific veins that have been treated, but it does not eliminate the underlying predisposition to varicose veins. Over time, varicose changes may develop in other superficial veins, so the appearance of new varicose veins in the future does not necessarily mean that the previous procedure was ineffective.

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Sclerotherapy

Sclerotherapy at New Life Clinic is performed by top-category vascular surgeons with extensive experience treating varicose veins and is considered when affected superficial veins can be eliminated without surgical removal.

Our doctors determine whether sclerotherapy is appropriate only after evaluating the condition of the veins and considering the result that can realistically be achieved in each individual case. This approach makes it possible to eliminate varicose veins and achieve a lasting treatment result.

Outpatient Procedure
Clear Procedure Steps
Follow-Up Assessment of Results
Transparent Procedure Pricing

Sclerotherapy at New Life Clinic does not require hospitalization, and patients can usually leave the clinic on their own after the procedure and resume their usual daily activities while following the surgeon’s recommendations. The treatment result is not assessed immediately after the procedure: the treated vein needs time to undergo gradual changes, so the doctor may schedule a follow-up examination and determine whether another session is needed.

Surgeons Who Perform Sclerotherapy at New Life Clinic

Sclerotherapy at New Life Clinic is performed by top-category vascular surgeons with extensive experience treating varicose veins. This experience is particularly important when selecting this method because the doctor needs to consider the diameter, location, and characteristics of the affected veins and determine when sclerotherapy can realistically provide the expected result.

Yurii Lysaichuk

Plastic Surgeon, Vascular Surgeon, DSc (Med)

Work experience (years): 50

Liliia Pavlichenko

Plastic Surgeon, Vascular Surgeon, PhD

Work experience (years): 50

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Cost of Sclerotherapy at the Clinic

The cost of sclerotherapy at New Life Clinic is calculated per limb and already includes the medication used during the procedure. Anesthesia and compression garments are not included and, when needed, are charged separately.

Sclerotherapy of lower-extremity veins

UAH 5,000

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Patient Reviews

When choosing a clinic for sclerotherapy, the treatment result is not the only consideration. It also matters how well the procedure is tolerated, what sensations occur afterward, how clear the doctor’s recommendations are, and how the period leading up to the final assessment of the result progresses.

*The language, style, and spelling of the authors have been preserved. Reviews reflect the individual experiences of patients and do not guarantee an identical result in every clinical case.

Results in Numbers

*Based on the clinic’s statistics for the past 12 months and internal patient feedback.

40+

sclerotherapy procedures performed by the clinic’s phlebologists

98 %

of patients report that recovery proceeded without significant difficulties

95 %

of patients are willing to recommend sclerotherapy at the clinic to family and friends

When Our Surgeons May Recommend Sclerotherapy

Not every varicose vein is appropriately treated with sclerotherapy. Whether this method can be used depends on the vein’s diameter and location, the nature of the venous changes, and the overall clinical picture. Our surgeons may therefore consider sclerotherapy in the following situations:

Individual Varicose Superficial Veins
Sclerotherapy may be used to close affected veins whose diameter and location make them suitable for this method and that do not require surgical removal.
Varicose Tributaries of Superficial Veins
The method may be used to eliminate individual tributaries if, after evaluating the venous system, the surgeon considers sclerotherapy an appropriate treatment for them.
Varicose Veins Remaining After Previous Treatment
If the primary treatment has already been performed but individual affected tributaries or sections of veins remain, sclerotherapy may be used as an additional stage of treatment.
Recurrent Varicose Veins
When new superficial varicose veins appear after previous treatment, the surgeon evaluates their origin and determines whether these areas can be treated with sclerotherapy.

How Sclerotherapy Is Performed at New Life Clinic

Identifying Veins for Sclerotherapy

Before the procedure, the surgeon identifies the veins and specific areas that need to be treated. The patient lies on an examination table, and the skin at the planned injection sites is then cleaned with an antiseptic.

Injection of the Sclerosing Agent

Using a thin needle, the doctor injects the sclerosant directly into the affected vein. The medication acts on the inner lining of the vein, causing it to close and stopping blood flow through the treated section.

Treatment of Other Affected Areas

If sclerotherapy is performed on several venous areas, the doctor administers the necessary injections one after another. The number of injection sites depends on the location and extent of the veins being treated during that session.

Compression and Recommendations After the Procedure

After sclerotherapy is completed, the doctor may apply compression to the treated area and explains what regimen the patient should follow over the next several days. Patients can walk after the procedure, and prolonged hospitalization is not required.

How to Prepare for Sclerotherapy

Sclerotherapy usually does not require extensive preparation, but it is important to follow your doctor’s recommendations before the procedure and avoid anything that could irritate the skin around the planned injection sites.

Do Not Apply Creams or Oils to Your Legs on the Day of the Procedure
The skin in the treatment area should be clean, so do not apply cream, oil, lotion, or other cosmetic products before coming to the clinic.
Do Not Shave Your Legs Immediately Before Sclerotherapy
Shaving can cause small skin injuries and irritation at the planned injection sites. If hair removal is necessary, do not do it immediately before coming to the clinic.
Follow Your Doctor’s Individual Recommendations
If your surgeon has given you specific instructions regarding medications or preparation for sclerotherapy, follow those recommendations and do not stop taking any medications on your own.
Bring Compression Stockings if Recommended by Your Doctor
The need for compression depends on the type and extent of treatment. If compression stockings will be needed immediately after the procedure, your doctor will tell you in advance what type to bring.

Frequently Asked Questions

Before sclerotherapy, patients most often want to know what happens to the treated vein, what sensations they may experience after the procedure, when the results will become visible, and whether additional treatment may be needed.

What Happens to the Vein After Sclerotherapy?: Answer:
After the sclerosant is injected, the treated vein closes and blood no longer flows through that section. Venous blood continues to return through other functioning veins, while the closed vein undergoes natural changes over time and gradually becomes much less noticeable.

Is Sclerotherapy Painful?: Answer:
A thin needle is used to inject the medication. During the injection, the patient may feel a needle prick, brief burning, or other minor discomfort, although the intensity of these sensations varies from person to person and also depends on the veins being treated. For foam sclerotherapy, the NHS also describes the possibility of mild stinging or burning while the medication is being injected.

When Can I Walk After Sclerotherapy?: Answer:
You can walk shortly after the procedure is completed. In fact, physical activity is usually part of the recommendations after sclerotherapy. Your surgeon will provide specific guidance on walking and any restrictions on more strenuous activity based on the treatment performed.

When Will I See the Results of Sclerotherapy?: Answer:
The result cannot be assessed immediately after the injection because the treated vein does not disappear as soon as the medication is administered. The first noticeable changes usually appear within several weeks, while the final result may take several months to develop. The timing depends on the vein’s diameter and location, the extent of treatment, and the individual response of the tissues.

Could I Need More Than One Sclerotherapy Session?: Answer:
Yes. The need for another procedure depends on the number and extent of the affected veins as well as the result of the previous session. In some cases, one procedure is sufficient, while in others, several sclerotherapy sessions may be needed to achieve the desired result.

What Changes May Appear on My Leg After the Procedure?: Answer:
Temporary bruising, firmness, tenderness, or skin discoloration may develop along the treated vein. These changes usually decrease gradually during recovery. If the pain becomes severe, significant swelling develops, or you experience other unusual symptoms, contact your doctor.

Do I Need to Wear Compression Stockings After Sclerotherapy?: Answer:
Compression may be used after sclerotherapy depending on the type and extent of treatment performed. Your surgeon will determine whether compression stockings are needed in your particular case and how long you should wear them.

Can Varicose Veins Come Back After Sclerotherapy?: Answer:
Sclerotherapy eliminates the specific veins that have been treated, but it does not eliminate the underlying predisposition to varicose veins. Over time, varicose changes may develop in other superficial veins, so the appearance of new varicose veins in the future does not necessarily mean that the previous procedure was ineffective.

Sclerotherapy in Kyiv on the Left Bank (Pozniaky, Osokorky)

Sclerotherapy at New Life Clinic is performed at 44-A Revutskoho St., near Pozniaky, Osokorky, and the Kharkivskyi neighborhood, a 7-minute walk from Kharkivska Metro Station. This location is particularly convenient for residents of nearby neighborhoods when treatment requires several sessions or a return visit to the clinic to assess the results.

Patients from other parts of Kyiv also come to New Life for sclerotherapy when the qualifications of the vascular surgeon, extensive practical experience treating varicose veins, and physician follow-up after the procedure are more important considerations when choosing a clinic.

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The content of this page has been reviewed and approved by New Life Clinic physician Yurii Lysaichuk, a top-category surgeon and Doctor of Medical Sciences.