Sclerotherapy is a treatment for venous insufficiency. It is mainly used to remove superficial varicose veins and spider veins. The procedure involves a sclerosant or chemical, often salt water that is injected into the affected vein. The chemical irritates the vein walls causing them to collapse. The vein is gradually absorbed into the surrounding tissue and disappears. The blood is transferred to other, healthy veins.
The main benefits of sclerotherapy are:
• A high success rate
• The treatment is quick and is usually done as an outpatient procedure
• There is no overnight stay in the hospital
• There is very little pain and it only lasts for a few minutes
• The appearance of the leg is improved
• Blood flow is improved and swelling is …show more content…
Our expert will examine your veins and tell you the different options for treatment. While the veins may not yet be apparent, you may be experiencing itching with or without a rash, swelling, darkening pigment on the ankles, night cramps and sores or ulcers on the lower part of your calf. These are signs that varicose veins may be developing.
Heredity is the most common cause of varicose veins, but other causes include:
• Hormonal changes such as menopause, pregnancy and birth control pills
• Obesity that puts excess pressure on your legs
• A sedentary lifestyle where sitting is the main activity
• A job where long periods of standing is mandatory
After treatment, it is important to keep the treated area out of direct sunlight for a few weeks. You may also be asked to wear compression stockings for some time, and it may take four weeks until the affected vein is completely absorbed by the surrounding tissue and you achieve the effect you want.
Sclerotherapy is becoming the most popular treatment for varicose and spider veins because it is a short procedure, just taking 15 to 20 minutes, is relatively painless and does not require an anesthetic and it is a very safe
The main benefits of sclerotherapy are:
• A high success rate
• The treatment is quick and is usually done as an outpatient procedure
• There is no overnight stay in the hospital
• There is very little pain and it only lasts for a few minutes
• The appearance of the leg is improved
• Blood flow is improved and swelling is …show more content…
Our expert will examine your veins and tell you the different options for treatment. While the veins may not yet be apparent, you may be experiencing itching with or without a rash, swelling, darkening pigment on the ankles, night cramps and sores or ulcers on the lower part of your calf. These are signs that varicose veins may be developing.
Heredity is the most common cause of varicose veins, but other causes include:
• Hormonal changes such as menopause, pregnancy and birth control pills
• Obesity that puts excess pressure on your legs
• A sedentary lifestyle where sitting is the main activity
• A job where long periods of standing is mandatory
After treatment, it is important to keep the treated area out of direct sunlight for a few weeks. You may also be asked to wear compression stockings for some time, and it may take four weeks until the affected vein is completely absorbed by the surrounding tissue and you achieve the effect you want.
Sclerotherapy is becoming the most popular treatment for varicose and spider veins because it is a short procedure, just taking 15 to 20 minutes, is relatively painless and does not require an anesthetic and it is a very safe