How to Do Sclerotherapy

• 1). Wash your hands and arms with liquid soap, dry them with paper towels, and then put on a surgical gown and gloves.
  
  
• 2). Sterilize the leg by cleaning it with a disinfectant, such as alcohol or iodine, and place a sterile drape on the leg so that only the varicose vein is seen.
  
  
• 3). Using one syringe but separate needles for each vial, draw the sodium chloride, lidocaine, and heparin.
  
  
• 4). Stabilize the vein with your thumb to prevent movement.
  
  
• 5). Inject the syringe contents into the vein by first pulling back on the syringe to ensure venous placement, then injecting all of its contents.
  
  
• 6). Pull out the needle and apply pressure to the puncture site with cotton wool.
  
  
• 7). Repeat as necessary for every inch of vein length.
  
  
• 8). Apply a compression bandage to the area and leave in place for three to four days.