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 Soho Vein & Vascular

Those searching for a Manhattan varicose veins center should look no further than Soho Vein and Vascular. Located in New York, New York, Dr. Michael J. Kassouf, MD and his staff of experienced and skilled professionals are on hand to provide excellent service and care to patients looking to find relief from their vein diseases. Varicose veins and spider veins can be very painful and embarrassing conditions to suffer from. Many begin to feel self-conscious or ashamed of their unsightly nature. Having a physician such as Dr. Kassouf you can turn to for help makes all the difference for many patients. He is happy to share his expertise in the field with his patients in helping them achieve their goals and find relief from these painful venous conditions. The Manhattan varicose veins center uses only the most advanced technology and equipment when performing their procedures and treatments.

The Manhattan varicose veins center knows that safety is very important when performing a service such as this one. Only the most effective and least invasive treatments are used in helping patients, thus ensuring the well-being and safety of each patient who walks through their doors. Some of the treatments used include compression stockings, endovenous laser ablation, sclerotherapy, laser and light therapy and VNUS.

Additional Information on Procedures performed by Soho Vein & Vascular

Compression Stockings

Endovenous Laser Ablation

Laser & Light Therapy

Radiofrequency Occlusion

Sclerotherapy

Ultrasound Guided Sclerotherapy

Varicose Vein Surgery

Venous Reflux Exams

VNUS