Sclerotherapy in Colorado Springs, Colorado (CO)

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.

The Albert Vein Institute provides a full-service, comprehensive approach to treating a variety of vein conditions in a new, state-of-the-art facility. All perspective patients receive a complimentary initial exam to determine if a vein problem, such as spider or varicose veins, is merely cosmetic or if there’s a more severe medical issue.

Once the vein problem and treatment have been determined, the institute staff works with the patient to address all insurance requirements prior to care.  All procedures are done in the elegantly appointed and technologically advanced Albert Vein Institute, and follow up care is provided to ensure long term success.

The Albert Vein Institute is the only outpatient center in Colorado providing a full range of state-of-the-art diagnosis and outpatient treatment for varicose and spider veins, using the CoolTouch CTEV™1320 laser to gently close and eliminate varicose veins. With this minimally invasive procedure there is little or no pain, recovery is rapid, and there are no stitches, scarring, or bruising.  Since opening the Institute in 2006, Dr. Albert and his staff have cared for nearly 2,000 patients in the Colorado Springs, Denver and Pueblo areas.