Sclerotherapy in Northbrook, Illinois (IL)

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.

Patients at this Chicago vein clinic have found success through the proven list of available treatments at this facility. Dr. Yan Katsnelson and a team of medical professionals are committed to bringing relief to patients suffering from venous diseases such as varicose veins and spider veins. There are several treatment options available to patients suffering from these conditions such as compression stockings, endovenous laser ablation, sclerotherapy and venous reflux exams. Patients should speak with a medical professional at this Chicago vein clinic for more information about these treatments.

This Chicago vein clinic utilizes advanced and proven medical technology and equipment to bring patients safe and efficient treatment. Varicose veins may be very painful and embarrassing, while spider veins may cause embarrassment as well. Helping patients find vein treatment that leads to relief and helps them overcome these diseases is the primary goal of USA Vein Clinics- Chicago and the medical professionals on staff.