Sclerotherapy in Albuquerque, Newmexico (NM)

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.

Dr. Joseph Smith, MD of Center for Venous Disease – Albuquerque offers Albuquerque varicose veins treatment in a safe and comforting environment for patients. Patients have found success through he various treatments offered at this facility. There are several options available for patients suffering from venous diseases such as varicose veins and spider veins. These include compression stockings, endovenous laser ablation, sclerotherapy and ultrasound guided sclerotherapy. Other treatments are also available at this Albuquerque varicose veins treatment center. Speaking with a medical professional on staff is often the best way to obtain more information regarding treatment options.

This Albuquerque varicose veins treatment facility is committed to patient satisfaction, as Dr. Smith and the medical professionals on staff understand the plight that these venous conditions often bring to patients. While spider veins may not cause the same heaviness in the legs that varicose veins may cause, spider veins may be just as physically unappealing as varicose veins. This drives many patients to seek treatment at this facility.