Laser sclerotherapy

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At Dr. Maurins Clinic, all vein-related problems are successfully addressed. Thanks to the advancement of technology, treatment is no longer seasonal – it can be done in the summer as well, without any restrictions on swimming or sunbathing. The CLaCS method was developed in Brazil. The hot and sunny climate there limits the ability to use sclerotherapy, which is widely practiced in temperate climates. Therefore, the CLaCS method was created. It combines laser therapy and sclerotherapy. This procedure can also be performed in the summer, as the likelihood of pigmentation is only 1–2%.

Laser sclerotherapy, or sclerotherapy using the CLaCS technique, is suitable for treating superficial vein networks. As an aesthetic issue, capillary networks that look like "blue stars" are especially bothersome in the summer when body parts are more exposed than during the cooler months.

How does the procedure work?

The skin is cooled with cold air, and the superficial blood vessels are treated with laser energy. This is followed by sclerotherapy. When the vein is treated with the laser, it is narrowed. The amount of blood remaining in the vein is reduced, which makes the following sclerotherapy much more effective. The risk of inflammation is low, and pigmentation is less pronounced. The closed vein no longer functions, and over time, it gradually disappears (gets absorbed).

The Vein Viewer device helps precisely visualize small veins located 3–5 mm beneath the skin. It uses the heat emitted by the veins, which is filmed with a camera and then projected onto the skin. This allows the doctor to see an image, enabling them to view veins that are not visible to the naked eye or through ultrasound.

After sclerotherapy with the CLaCS technique (Cryo Laser, Cryo Sclerotherapy in English), an eccentric, local dressing is applied to the treated veins. If necessary, a compression stocking is put on. The dressing can be removed a few hours after the procedure or the next day.

Laser sclerotherapy course

The number of laser sclerotherapy procedures is determined individually for each patient during the consultation. To achieve the best result, 2–3 procedures are usually recommended. The procedures can be performed every day, with a 24-hour break between each session.

Complications

Any medical procedure or treatment carries a certain risk of complications. Although the risk is small, even in carefully examined patients and after a high-quality laser sclerotherapy procedure, the following complications may occur: