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 Newleaf Vein and Aesthetics have found success through the vein treatments provided at this Wichita vein clinic. Dr. Richard Toon and the medical professionals on staff have provided many patients with an opportunity to find relief and overcome venous diseases such as varicose veins and spider veins. This Wichita vein clinic offers one of the largest varieties of vein treatment options in the area. Patients should discuss their condition, their goals and their options with a medical professional on staff so that they may fully understand all of their options and make the best decision possible.

Some of the treatments available at this Wichita vein clinic include compression stockings, endovenous laser ablation, ELVeS, radiofrequency occlusion, foam sclerotherapy, ultrasound guided sclerotherapy, VNUS and varicose vein surgery. With so many options available, many patients have more than one choice when seeking treatment at this vein clinic. The pain and embarrassment that these venous conditions may cause is what drives many patients to seek treatment at this facility.