A 6% solution of sodium salicylate in a hydroglycerin vehicle is perfectly suited to eliminating reticular veins from view. The treatment of spider veins leaves no permanent hyperpigmentation and complications are negligible in comparison with those caused by other sclerosing solutions. Intra-vessel accumulations of blood are also minimised. Moreover, a feature of the solution is that it exerts consistent effects in all patients.

No hyperpigmentation following the injection of sodium salicylate in a hydroglycerin vehicle.

Right leg treated with 6% BS. The veins have disappeared from view while the side-effects of the treatment are negligible.

Sodium salicylate in a hydroglycerin vehicle enables unsightly veins and telangiectasias in the foot (phlebectatic corona) to be treated without risk.

Phlebectatic corona in the right foot treated with 6% BS.

Telangiectasias can easily be eliminated by injecting the solution of sodium salicylate in a hydroglycerin vehicle in concentrations of 8% and 10%. The 8% solution is obtained by mixing 1 ml of 6% solution with 1 ml of 10% solution.

Right thigh treated with BS.

Areas of haemodynamic matting are injected with fairly large amounts of the 10% solution.