Sclerotherapy in San Antonio, Texas (TX)

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 Veintec Varicose Vein Clinic

For those searching for a San Antonio varicose vein clinic, the search is over with Peripheral Vascular Associates. Located in San Antonio, Texas, Dr. Jeffrey M. Martinez, MD and the other physicians at the center is happy to share his knowledge and expertise in helping patients achieve their goal of overcoming these painful and unpleasant conditions. Spider veins and varicose veins can be awfully tough diseases for many people as they struggle day in and day out to cope with the embarrassment and pain that the disorders cause them in their daily lives. Finding help is a priority for sufferers of these venous diseases and thanks to modern medical advancements, help is readily available with qualified physicians such as the ones at the San Antonio varicose vein clinic.

At the San Antonio varicose vein clinic, only the most effective and least invasive procedures and treatments will do, as the clinic strives for the safest treatment options possible. Modern equipment and cutting edge technology allows the physicians at the clinic to provide effective, trustworthy treatments that patients will finally find relief in. Some of the treatments used at the clinic include compression stockings, sclerotherapy, endovenous laser ablation, VNUS, microphlebectomy and radiofrequency occlusion.

Additional Information on Procedures performed by Veintec Varicose Vein Clinic

Ambulatory Phlebectomy

Compression Stockings

ELVeS (Endo Laser Vein System)

Endovenous Laser Ablation

EVLT

Foam Sclerotherapy

Laser & Light Therapy

Microphlebectomy

Pelvic Congestion Syndrome

Radiofrequency Occlusion

Sclerotherapy

Ultrasound Guided Sclerofoam

Ultrasound Guided Sclerotherapy

Varicose Vein Surgery

Venous Reflux Exams

VNUS

Wound Care