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.

Loveland varicose veins sufferers can rest assured with Vein Treatment Specialist, PC, Dr. Bob Dupper, MD, offering care and consideration for those having to face vascular dysfunction. Sclerotherapy and laser treatment for spider veins are two of the most popular treatment options for patients which are minimally invasive and which help to eliminate the vein responsible for the unsightly look of the skin as well as the discomfort associated with it. Many patients are treated in minimal time with minor healing periods and discomfort. Dr. Dupper offers his patients freedom from the pain and self-consciousness associated with varicose and spider veins.

Loveland varicose veins treatment includes freedom from varicose and spider veins, two of the leading symptoms associated with vein disorders. There are a number of reasons for vein dysfunction and Dr. Dupper is a Loveland varicose veins doctor assisting patients in Colorado to gain clearer and healthier looking skin. This means better health and well being for patients that have long had to deal with the pain of varicose and spider veins.