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 VeinSolutions - StonehamOffering Stoneham vein treatment to those in Massachusetts is Veins Solutions, a group of dedicates physicians with the expertise and technology to treat varicose and spider veins. With Dr. Julianne Stoughton, M.D., F.A.C.S., Dr. Nancy Cantelmo, M.D., .A.C.S., Dr. Sherry Scovell, M.D., F.A.C.S. and Dr. Khaled Yehia, M.D., F.A.C.S., Veins Solutions is fit to treat various types of vascular health defects. The latest technology available makes treating spider veins a breeze at this Stoneham vein clinic and many will find that their treatment times are quite low, as are their recovery times. For most patients seeking a Stoneham vein center, the latest technology offers freedom from lengthy office visits or stays, minimal recovery time, and very minimal side effects.
Stoneham vein treatment involves the use of sclerotherapy and IPL treatments among others to successfully remove spider veins from view and abolish varicose veins that occur. Furthermore, patients that are looking for a Stoneham vein doctor are advised on how to prevent the return of veins and follow up treatments help patients to maintain healthy veins throughout their lives. Stoneham vein treatment in Massachusetts offers patients the ability to feel comfortable in their own skin through varicose and spider veins treatments that also alleviate any discomfort associated with vascular system dysfunction. Many patients in need of a Stoneham vein clinic can get back to their everyday lives immediately and minimal side effects make these treatment options some of the most attractive ways to abolish vascular disorders to date.
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