What is sclerotherapy?

Sclerotherapy is a method of treating dilated blood vessels; locally, a drug is injected into the lumen of the blood vessel to close the vessel and the vessel becomes less visible. The procedure is performed by surgeons.

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Magdalena Ciupińska

Cosmetologist, professor at the Academy of Cosmetology and He alth Care

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