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 The Vein Center of FloridaOffering the Destin, Florida area his experience working with all sorts of vein disorders, Dr. James Jimenez, MD treats spider veins and varicose veins with amazingly simple techniques which are minimally invasive and allow patients to get back to their everyday lives in little time. At The Vein Center of Florida, Dr. Jimenez offers the most advanced treatment options at his Destin varicose veins treatment center, geared to get you well again, with beautiful legs. He also treats other areas of the body and offers and understanding and experienced approach to venous health. For those seeking laser spider vein removal, this Destin varicose veins treatment clinic offers advanced laser technology which is growing in popularity due to its convenience and effectiveness.
Dr. Jimenez also offers ambulatory care for vein disorders which are serious and need prompt attention. At his Destin varicose veins treatment clinic, he offers in depth care both for the treatment and prevention of future spider veins. With his extensive experience working with patients suffering from venous disorders, he offers the ability to advise patients on what they can do to prevent veins from recurring and how to care for their body’s after treatments are performed. Seeking Destin varicose veins treatment is simple with The Vein Center of Florida.
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