Sclerotherapy in Englewood, New Jersey (NJ)

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 Center for Vein Disease Englewood Hospital and Medical Center

Those in need of a NJ vein treatment center may look no further than the Center for Vein Disease at Englewood Hospital and Medical Center. Located in Englewood, New Jersey, Dr. Steven M. Elias, M.D. provides only the most effective and safest treatments to his patients looking to treat their vein diseases. Venous diseases can be very painful and their unsightly appearance on one’s skin can be a social burden to those suffering from these diseases. The treatment of these vein diseases is best left to experienced individuals with a proven track record of caring for patients suffering from spider veins and varicose veins conditions. Dr. Elias possesses the skill and experience required to perform the most effective and least invasive procedures currently made possible by modern medical research in treating spider veins and varicose veins. The NJ vein treatment center provides only the most advanced equipment and instruments available in treating venous diseases. These unpleasant diseases can be a hassle on a person’s life and seeking relief is common and wise. With a commitment to success, this NJ vein treatment center takes extreme care in the safety and effectiveness of the procedures being administered. Only the most minimally invasive and safest procedures are used to ensure a high rate of success while at the same time catering to the patient’s own comfort and peace of mind. Services available include sclerotherapy, laser and light therapy treatments, VNUS and compression stockings. Other services are also utilized in the treatment of both varicose veins and spider veins in patients.

Additional Information on Procedures performed by Center for Vein Disease Englewood Hospital and Medical Center

Compression Stockings

Endovenous Laser Ablation

Laser & Light Therapy

Microphlebectomy

Radiofrequency Occlusion

Sclerotherapy

Ultrasound Guided Sclerotherapy

Varicose Vein Surgery

Venous Reflux Exams

VNUS