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 Peripheral Vascular Center, Vein ClinicDr. Jose Iglesias, MD and the medical team at this Houston varicose veins treatment center are determined to offer patients the latest treatments and proven procedures in relieving their venous conditions. Patients have found success in the past using these treatments, and a variety of treatments are made available to patients who seek the services of this Houston varicose veins treatment center. Safe, proven treatments are used to cater to patient safety and well-being throughout the treatment process.
Among the treatments and procedures used at this Houston varicose veins treatment center are compression stockings, endovenous laser ablation, laser and light therapy, microphlebectomy, radiofrequency occlusion, sclerotherapy and varicose vein surgery. Patients should consult a physician on staff for more information about the clinic and the treatments listed above. The latest medical equipment and technology is used in treating patients, allowing patients to walk away satisfied with the service provided to them.
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