Sclerotherapy in Melbourne, Florida (FL)

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 Space Coast Vascular

Melbourne varicose veins treatments are offered at Space Coast Vascular, a Melbourne, Florida vein clinic which features a variety of minimally invasive treatment options for patients who suffer with spider veins and varicose veins. Either condition can occur at various times in life and are often caused by a number of factors including lifestyle and genetics. Dr. Peter S. Dovgan, MD helps patients to achieve comfort and remove Melbourne varicose veins and unsightly vascular dysfunction with treatment options such as sclerotherapy, varicose vein surgery, intense pulse light therapy and laser and light therapy options. Each of these conditions is minimally or non-invasive and patients can rest assured that Dr. Dovgan incorporates reliable care into his practice. Florida patients suffering with these conditions may feel uncomfortable in their own skin, unable to wear certain garments in warmer weather due to the unsightly condition. The latest vascular care technology has changed this and Dr. Dovgan incorporates this technology into his practice with his patients' health in mind.

Additional Information on Procedures performed by Space Coast Vascular

Ambulatory Phlebectomy

Compression Stockings

Microphlebectomy

Radiofrequency Occlusion

Sclerotherapy

Stenting

Ultrasound Guided Sclerotherapy

Varicose Vein Surgery

Vein Ligation and Stripping

Venous Reflux Exams

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