Sclerotherapy
Sclerotherapy For Spider Vein Treatment
Vein Institute offers a range of nonsurgical treatments. Sclerotherapy is an excellent option for patients seeking minimally invasive care. During sclerotherapy, you receive injections to dissolve unhealthy spider veins. At Vein Institute, you can receive sclerotherapy for your face, hands, and legs. Let one of our expert providers help you choose a treatment that’s right for you.
Sclerotherapy is a medical procedure used to treat varicose veins and spider veins. It involves injecting a chemical solution directly into the affected veins.
This solution irritates the lining of the blood vessels, causing them to collapse and eventually be reabsorbed by the body. Over time, the treated veins fade away.
What is Sclerotherapy?
What Conditions Does Sclerotherapy Treat?
Sclerotherapy is ideal for small varicose veins and spider veins. These veins often occur on your face, hands, legs, or other areas. Small veins usually aren’t a sign of a health issue. But they can still be a cosmetic nuisance. Spider veins and varicose veins are often dark and blotchy and are hard to conceal with makeup.
Sclerotherapy works by destroying these veins at the source. After treatment, your body reabsorbs the veins, eliminating the need for concealer.
During sclerotherapy, your expert provider cleans your skin. Next, the medical team injects a special fluid into the affected veins. This fluid irritates the inside of the vein, causing it to collapse. Your body then absorbs the vein, and it fades away over time.
If you have many spider veins, you may need several injections. Your provider can deliver multiple injections, moving from the largest veins to the smallest. Administrating the injections in this pattern helps reroute blood flow.
Some patients may have troublesome veins located far below the surface of your skin. That’s why Vein Institute offers ultrasound technology for exceptional precision when required. Your provider can use ultrasound to guide the injections to the right location.
What Happens During Sclerotherapy?
What Can I Expect During My Recovery?
Sclerotherapy is a straightforward outpatient procedure. Once the treatment is complete, your provider will bandage your legs and fit you with compression stockings, allowing you to return home right afterward.
Patients can return to their daily activities right away. But it’s best to avoid alcohol and hot baths for the next few days. The Vein Institute team can help you decide when to resume your exercise program.
You may need several sclerotherapy treatments to achieve your desired result. During your consultation, your provider explains how many treatments you need.
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