Sclerotherapy in New York, New York (NY)

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 NY Vascular - Laser Center

Those searching for a New York varicose veins center should look no further than NY Vascular-Laser Center. Located in New York, New York, Dr. Harry Schanzer, MD and his team of professionals are on had to provide patients with the very best in vein treatment technology. Spider veins and varicose veins can be very difficult and frustrating conditions to suffer from. With a tremendous commitment to excellence and the success of their patients, the New York varicose veins center uses only the most effective, least invasive treatments possible. This not only ensures patients are given their best chance for success, but also allows Dr. Schanzer to treat each patient in the most efficient and effective way possible.

The New York varicose veins center knows how painful these conditions can be. With their unsightly appearance, varicose veins can be hampering to many people’s social lives, causing self-consciousness for many. Dr. Schanzer is happy to share his expertise in the field, treating patients as he helps them find relief and rediscover their health and happiness once again. Some of the services used by the clinic include compression stockings, microphlebectomy, endovenous laser ablation, sclerotherapy, laser and light therapy and VNUS.

Additional Information on Procedures performed by NY Vascular - Laser Center

Ambulatory Phlebectomy

Compression Stockings

ELVeS (Endo Laser Vein System)

Endovenous Laser Ablation

EVLT

Foam Sclerotherapy

Laser & Light Therapy

Microphlebectomy

Radiofrequency Occlusion

Sclerotherapy

Ultrasound Guided Sclerotherapy

Varicose Vein Surgery

Vein Ligation and Stripping

Venous Reflux Exams

VNUS