Sclerotherapy in Alexandria, Virginia (VA)

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.

Patients at this Alexandria varicose vein treatment center will remark on the exceptional care and service of Dr. Arun Chowla and his staff of medical professionals. Dr. Chowla uses the latest in modern medicine to ensure his patients receive only the best treatment and service. This Alexandria varicose vein center will do all that is within their power to help patients find relief from painful and embarrassing venous diseases such as spider veins and varicose veins. Patients at this Alexandria varicose vein center will receive safe, efficient treatment so that their well-being and their health is cared for during their experience with Dr. Chowla and his staff. Living with these conditions should be a thing of the past thanks to modern research and medical breakthroughs in the field. Dr. Chowla uses various treatments to help patients find relief such as compression stockings, endovenous laser ablation, sclerotherapy, varicose vein surgery and venous reflux exams, among others.