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 Vein Center of Tampa Bay
Featuring Stunning Looks Medi Spa

Those in the market for a Tampa varicose vein center should look no further than Vein Center of Tampa Bay Featuring Stunning Looks Medi Spa. Located in Tampa, Florida, Dr. Jeffrey A. Hunt, DO and Dr. Christopher J. Schaffer, MD ensure that all of their patients are given the best possible treatments to make certain that they are given the best chances of success. Using advanced equipment and technology, the physicians at the Tampa varicose vein center are experienced and skill in treating spider veins and varicose veins that may plague a person’s body. These conditions can be awful ones to suffer from, causing pain, unpleasantness and not to mention embarrassment due to the unsightly and ugly nature of the disease. Finding relief is possible with skilled physicians such as Dr. Schaffer and Dr. Hunt. The Tampa varicose vein center knows that safety is a big concern for those undergoing treatment. All the proper steps are taken to make sure that each patient is given the safest and most comforting environment tin which to receive treatment. Some of the treatments used include compression stockings, laser and light therapy, endovenous laser ablation and sclerotherapy.

Additional Information on Procedures performed by Vein Center of Tampa Bay
Featuring Stunning Looks Medi Spa

Compression Stockings

Endovenous Laser Ablation

Laser & Light Therapy

Sclerotherapy