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 South Bend Vein CenterLooking for South Bend varicose veins treatment options in your area? Indiana patients of South Bend and beyond are treated at Vein Centers for Excellence of Northern Indiana where Dr. John Oren, MD integrates his passion for vascular wellness with minimally invasive treatment options, each with their own unique function. Patients facing spider veins and varicose veins are encouraged to seek treatment early, as untreated venous dysfunction may worsen over time and become more complex to treat.
At this South Bend varicose veins treatment facility, laser-assisted treatments are offered, injection-based treatments, and procedures such as varicose vein surgery which assist with more complicated vascular dysfunction. Endovenous laser ablation treatments are offered to patients suffering from varicose veins, which are treated with a needle-thin laser fiber without the need for incisions. Sclerotherapy is offered in a variety of forms including sclerofoam or foam sclerotherapy, and ultrasound guided treatments as well.
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