What is in the saline solution they use in Sclerotherapy?

Oct 12, 2009

There are several different commonly used sclerotherapy solutions. Hypertonic saline is used frequently. I personally do not use it. We use Sotradecol at our clinic. Hypertonic saline is a high salt content water that should not have additional elements. Side effects are typically burning and irritation at the injection site. Sometimes there can be staining which is usually temporary. Rarely there is a more significant side effect of tissue necrosis where there is some skin damage. Again, fortunately, this doesn't happen often.