Sclerotherapy in Kansas City, Missouri (MO)

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 Vein Centers for Excellence of Kansas City

Finding a Kansas City varicose veins center is easy with Vein Centers for Excellence of Kansas City. Located in Kansas City, Missouri, Dr. Craig I. Schwartz, DO and his team are on hand to provide patients with the very best in medical treatments. Using advanced equipment and technology to treat their patients, Dr. Schwartz and the Kansas City varicose veins center ensure each patient is given the best chance for a successful result. Only the most effective treatments will do for Dr. Schwartz, who uses the least invasive procedures or treatments possible, making safety and comfort a top priority for Vein Centers for Excellence of Kansas City.

The Kansas City varicose veins clinic knows how important their work is to their patients and takes their responsibility to their patients very seriously. Consultation is available to those who wish to speak with a physician before undergoing treatment. This allows the patient and doctor to discuss all treatment options and choose the one that best suits the patient’s needs and goals. Some of the treatments used by Dr. Schwartz and his team include compression stockings, laser and light therapy, endovenous laser ablation, sclerotherapy and in some cases, surgery.

Additional Information on Procedures performed by Vein Centers for Excellence of Kansas City

Ambulatory Phlebectomy

Compression Stockings

ELVeS (Endo Laser Vein System)

Endovenous Laser Ablation

EVLT

Laser & Light Therapy

Microphlebectomy

Sclerotherapy

Ultrasound Guided Sclerotherapy

Varicose Vein Surgery

Wound Care