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 LUMEN Laser Center
Advanced Vein and Skin Health Finding a vein clinic in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania is simple with Dr. Andrew Kwak, MD offering his services at the Lumen Laser Center. Dr. Kwak offers year of experience and education in the field of venous health care. This Bryn Mawr varicose veins treatment facility offers the latest laser and vein care technology meant to get you back on your fee in minimal time. In fact, this Pennsylvania vein doctor offers a number of treatment options for those seeking to remove unsightly and painful spider veins or varicose veins. Dr. Andrew Kwak is always looking for even newer ways to use minimally invasive surgical techniques which minimize down time and discomfort. The vein care industry has been revolutionized over the years and is currently one of the least invasive medical fields, offering excellent care with minimal recovery.
At his Bryn Mawr varicose veins treatment clinic, Dr. Kwak offers sclerotherapy, endovenous laser therapy, or simply laser spider vein removal, and a number of other ambulatory focused medical procedures meant to help those with a cardiovascular emergency. Furthermore, the Lumen Laser Center offers a number of other cosmetic skin care procedures meant to get you at your most confident. So whether it is spider veins or other cosmetic blemishes, Dr. Kwak can help you to become confident with your appearance at this Bryn Mawr varicose veins treatment center.
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