Sclerotherapy in Brentwood, Tennessee (TN)

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.

Dr. Thomas Cunningham, MD is a highly trained professional at Vein Clinics of America and is eager to help patients overcome Brentwood varicose veins safely and effectively. Each member of the medical staff at this facility has been fully trained and utilizes the latest treatments and procedures to bring effective relief to those suffering from this venous condition. Brentwood varicose veins and spider veins may both cause embarrassment due to their unsightly appearances, while those who are experiencing the former may even feel pain and heaviness in the legs.

Several Brentwood varicose veins and spider veins treatments are available at this facility to ensure that patients have ample selection when seeking treatment. Some of the options available include compression stockings, endovenous laser ablation, foam sclerotherapy, ultrasound guided sclerotherapy and EVLT. For more information about these treatments, patients should seek consultation with Dr. Cunningham or a member of the medical staff.