Scars and ulcers among risks from boom in beauticians treating varicose veins

Social media ads promise a quick fix but surgeons say the unregulated industry is causing health complications

The adverts promise beautiful legs, zero risk, and treatment in as little as 15 minutes. But unregulated injections to eliminate" varicose veins are putting clients at risk of serious health complications, surgeons have warned.

Vein removal treatments costing as little as 90 a session are being offered by beauticians without medical supervision across the UK, Observer analysis has found.