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 Dr. Edward Mackay, Vein & Circulation SpecialistAt Dr. Edward Mackay’s Palm Harbor varicose veins clinic, seeking out reliable and effective laser spider vein removal is not only possible, but involves the use of the latest laser technology as well as minimally invasive care. Dr. Mackay, MD uses minimally invasive spider vein treatment options to get his patients back on their feet and back to their everyday activities in no time. His outpatient procedures usually take under an hour and his staff offers the care and concern necessary to make your treatments simple and effective.
Dr. Mackay is an experience vascular surgeon who offers sclerotherapy as well as ambulatory vein treatments for those in need of emergency treatment. He also offers the VNUS closure treatment option for those with varicose veins. Offering his caring and expertise at his Palm Harbor varicose veins treatment clinic is one way that he serves his community. This Palm Harbor varicose veins doctor treats patients with all sorts of venous disorders, from spider veins on the legs to unsightly and painful veins on other areas of body. Dr. Mackay is a world renowned vein doctor whose life’s medical career and education has focused on the care of spider veins and varicose veins. This work has culminated in his practice at a Palm Harbor vein clinic, offering those seeking spider vein removal in Florida the opportunity to remove spider veins with little down time.
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