Sclerotherapy Detroit

Detroit was revolutionary in bringing the automobile to the United States and is the original home of Motown. Sclerotherapy in Detroit is done every day; physicians are innovative and have revolutionary techniques for treating varicose and spider veins.

Varicose Veins Prevention

Prevention of varicose veins includes improving your activity level, for example, exercise with walking or other movements that will improve your circulation, elevate your feet while sitting, eat a high fiber diet to maintain regular bowel movements and maintain a healthy weight. Don't wear tight clothing or shoes with high heels. Wearing compression stockings can help to support your leg veins and assist in circulation, not crossing your legs while sitting will also help with your circulation. It is not recommended that use any form of wrapping bandages, because this needs to be done precisely and accurately to avoid injuring the already damaged veins.

Sclerotherapy

Sclerotherapy is a spider vein treatment that involves an injection of a solution, usually sodium chloride, a salt solution, or sotradecol, a detergent, straight into the vein. The solution aggravates the inside layer of the blood vessel, causing it to swell and stick together, and the blood to clot. Within time, the vein transforms into scar tissue and ultimately fades from view. Sclerotherapy is a successful procedure that has been used by Dermatologists since the 1930s.

Sclerotherapy is not recommended if you are pregnant or are bedridden. If you have had a blood clot in the past your physician will decide if you are a good candidate for sclerotherapy, your overall health of the area that needs to be treated will play a major factor as well as where the blood clot was found.

The Procedure

Generally, the sclerosing solution will be injected through a very fine needle directly into your vein. You may have some mild discomfort and cramping for about 1-2 minutes, especially if it is a larger vein that has been injected. The procedure normally lasts 15-30 minutes. It's best if you wear shorts during the procedure.

The number of veins injected in one treatment can vary, depending on the size and location of the veins, and your overall health.

Sclerotherapy is normally performed right in your doctor's office by a dermatologist or vascular medicine specialist who will also recommend that you do not participate in any aerobic activity for two days after the procedure.

There are numerous cosmetic surgeons in the Detroit area who are innovative in their vein treatment procedures. If you are experiencing problems with spider and varicose veins you can find a Detroit Vein Treatment Center now.