Sclerotherapy in Paramus, 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.

With several treatment options available, this Paramus vein doctor has helped many patients overcome varicose veins and spider veins in an efficient and effective manner. Dr. Dean Wasserman of The Vein Treatment Center of NJ is fully trained and experienced in the treatment of venous conditions such as varicose veins and spider veins. Varicose veins may be very painful and may cause embarrassment to patients suffering from them due to their unappealing appearance. While spider veins do not cause pain, they may be just as embarrassing. This Paramus vein doctor understands the burden that vein diseases may put on patients.

Among the treatments available through this Paramus vein doctor are compression stockings, endovenous laser ablation, microphlebectomy, pelvic congestion syndrome and varicose vein surgery. VNUS and other treatments are also available and patients should speak with a medical professional on staff for more information regarding this clinic and the treatments available.