Sclerotherapy in York, Pennsylvania (PA)

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.

Advanced Vein & Laser Center is a fully equipped medical facility offering York vein treatment and services to patients suffering from varicose veins and spider veins. Patients may have several options when seeking treatment at this facility, but should discuss their options with a medical professional on staff. Patients are encouraged to explore all of their treatment options before making a decision as to which treatment to choose. This York vein treatment facility employs highly trained medical professionals who are eager to help patients overcome these embarrassing and often painful conditions.

Varicose veins may cause heaviness in the legs and may be very uncomfortable for patients suffering from them, leading many to seek York vein treatment services. This facility offers only advanced and proven treatments that have provided relief to patients. Among the treatments available are endovenous laser ablation, ELVeS, foam sclerotherapy, intense pulse light therapy, laser and light therapy, radiofrequency occlusion and sclerotherapy.