Microsclerotherapy is a painless, non-surgical procedure used to treat unsightly but otherwise non-troublesome surface veins. Microsclerotherapy is effective anywhere on the body, but particularly on the face and legs. It is ideal for the removal of thread veins, red veins and spider veins. Microsclerotherapy achieves superb and lasting results. After consultation, treatment may commence immediately. A small amount of sclerosant is injected into the treated veins using an extremely fine needle. The solution displaces blood, ultimately closing down the veins which are then reabsorbed by the body. This not only removes the unsightly veins, but improves circulation to the treated areas. Treatment is painless and takes 30–45 minutes, depending upon the individual and the area to be treated. Normal activity can be resumed straight away after treatment. The use of support hose is usually recommended for a few days. Treated veins cannot reappear. However new thread veins may later appear elsewhere. 2–3 treatments are sometimes required. To perfect the result, very small veins, or matting, can be eradicated using the NLite laser in combination with microsclerotherapy.