Sclerotherapy in Monterey, California (CA)

Sclerotherapy is a form of treatment for both spider veins and average-sized varicose veins. This treatment uses a chemical injected into the troublesome veins to cause the blood to coagulate, inflamation to set in, and the vein to eventually collapse so that the blood supply is rerouted to healthier veins. One variation of sclerotherapy, foam sclerotherapy, suspends the chemical in foam to provide greater adhesion to the vein walls.

Depending on the number of veins to be treated, a sclerotherapy session usually takes less than 30 minutes. After the procedure, the treatment site is wrapped in a bandage which applies pressure to control any bleeding and promote healing. Once treated with sclerotherapy, varicose veins do not come back.

Sclerotherapy is done on an outpatient basis and is only mildly painful. Other than the sting of the injection, some patients report some light cramping during the injection of the solution, but this quickly passes. Although all procedures have some risks, sclerotherapy has very few. Light bruising sometimes occurs around the affected area, and some patients have reported that freckling developed temporarily in the treatment area, but these both usually disappear within weeks.

With sclerotherapy, some patients may require several injection sessions for optimal results, but these are scheduled about a month apart. After finishing the treatment, the pain and unsightly appearance of the damaged veins are greatly improved. Patients report significantly smoother skin and little discoloration. Because these results are achieved without hospitalization or general anesthesia, sclerotherapy is a better choice than surgery for many patients. Patients also find recovery time is much shorter with sclerotherapy, and they are usually able to return to work within days.

About Vein Specialists of Monterey

Patients of the Bay area in California often seek out Monterey varicose veins treatment when pain and discomfort have reached an intolerable level. For many patients, this date comes long after signs of vein dysfunction first appeared. Dr. Robert D. Cushing, MD offers his care to patients in the major Monterey and Bay area California locales and specializes in the latest treatments which are minimally invasive or non-invasive. Patients are invited to try a variety of treatment options from ultrasound guided sclerofoam to varicose vein surgery for more severe situations. Patients seeking Monterey varicose veins treatment will find that the latest technology makes treatments much faster and more comfortable than ever before. Ultrasound technology is an important addition to vascular treatments as it helps the physician to locate vascular problems beneath the skin which may require treatment. Many patients are impressed by the simple and effective treatments, some of which only require a simply injection.

Additional Information on Procedures performed by Vein Specialists of Monterey

Compression Stockings

ELVeS (Endo Laser Vein System)

Endovenous Laser Ablation

Foam Sclerotherapy

Microphlebectomy

Sclerotherapy

Ultrasound Guided Sclerofoam

Ultrasound Guided Sclerotherapy

Varicose Vein Surgery

Venous Reflux Exams