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 Norman Chideckel, MD Vein Center

Those searching for a New York vein treatment center should look no further than Norman Chideckel, MD Vein Center. Located in New York, New York, Dr. Chideckel and his staff are on hand to provide patients with the very best in vein treatment technology and medicine. With a commitment to excellence and patient safety, Dr. Chideckel and the New York vein treatment center make sure all the appropriate safety measures are taken to ensure patient safety and well-being throughout the entire treatment process. Using advanced equipment and cutting edge technology allows Dr. Chideckel to provide patients with the very best the medical field has to offer, thus ensuring patients are given the best chance for their success before, during and after their treatment.

The New York vein treatment center knows the importance of a successful treatment to their patients. Venous diseases can be very unpleasant and painful diseases to suffer from. The embarrassment and self-consciousness that many people experience due to the unsightly nature of varicose veins and spider veins can be crippling for many. Dr. Chideckel uses effective treatments such as compression stockings, endovenous laser ablation, sclerotherapy and varicose vein surgery to treat his patients.

Additional Information on Procedures performed by Norman Chideckel, MD Vein Center

Compression Stockings

ELVeS (Endo Laser Vein System)

Endovenous Laser Ablation

Foam Sclerotherapy

Laser & Light Therapy

Sclerotherapy

Ultrasound Guided Sclerofoam

Ultrasound Guided Sclerotherapy

Varicose Vein Surgery

Venous Reflux Exams