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 NJ VeinCare Patients looking for Clifton varicose veins treatment should look no further than NJ Vein Care Center, LLC. Dr. Gary Nackman, MD offers patients their very best chance for a successful treatment in his state of the art facilities. Patients will notice the attention to detail and professional approach Dr. Nackman and the rest of the team take when caring with patients. This Clifton varicose veins center knows hos important their work is and offers only the best in medical technology.
Patients will find the care they need and desire at this Clifton varicose veins treatment facility. The very latest equipment and research is utilized to bring patients the very latest in varicose veins and spider veins treatment. Intense pulse light therapy, laser & light therapy, radiofrequency occlusion and sclerotherapy are some of the treatments used at this Clifton varicose veins facility. Others include varicose vein surgery, VNUS and venous reflux exams.
