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 Maryland Vein Professionals at Clarksville

Those searching for a Clarksville vein treatment center should look no further than Maryland Vein Professionals at Clarksville. Located in Clarksville, Maryland, Dr. Jonathan Calure, MD is happy to share his expertise in helping his patients overcome painful and embarrassing vein diseases. Spider veins and varicose veins can be very painful conditions for sufferers of the diseases. They are very painful and many begin to feel ashamed or self-conscious of their conditions due to the unsightly appearance of the disease. Employing the most skilled and experienced physicians possible, the Clarksville vein treatment center enjoys a high rate of success and satisfaction among patients. This is why only the most efficient, effective and least invasive treatments are used in helping patients find relief.

The Clarksville vein treatment center only uses advanced equipment and cutting edge technology to administer treatment. This not only ensures the best chance for success, but also caters to a patient’s safety and well-being throughout the procedure. Each patient is given the safest, most comfortable environment possible in which to receive treatment. Some of the treatments used include endovenous laser ablation, sclerotherapy, laser and light therapy and VNUS.

Additional Information on Procedures performed by Maryland Vein Professionals at Clarksville

Endovenous Laser Ablation

Laser & Light Therapy

Sclerotherapy

VNUS