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 FloridaTreating spider veins has never been easier at this Pensacola varicose veins treatment center located in northern Florida. With Dr. James Jimenez, MD treating patients for vein disorders, including spider veins and varicose veins, and using minimally invasive treatment options, patients can rest assured that their health is in the best hands. Minimally invasive options offer world class treatment for those seeking freedom from unsightly and painful spider veins, and varicose veins. Dr. Jimenez is experienced using sclerotherapy, endovenous laser treatments, and other procedures which involve treating blood vessels and arteries from under the skin. This prevents major surgery and maximum recover time. Offering ambulatory relief from serious varicose vein disorders allows Dr. Jimenez to help those in need of emergency cardiovascular assistance. At this Pensacola varicose veins treatment clinic, Dr. Jimenez is shortening down time for patients, getting them back to their regular everyday activities in little time.
As a professional and experienced phlebologist and radiologist, this Pensacola varicose veins treatment doctor offers the northern Florida region spider vein treatments which involve minor pain and little recovery times. Furthermore, helping patients to more fully understand laser spider vein treatments makes Dr. Jimenez a compassionate healthcare provider, making sure his Pensacola spider vein patients understand the process of the procedures from start to finish. Offering ambulatory relief from serious varicose vein disorders
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