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 Health Qare Associates of Northern VirginiaHealth Qare Associates of Northern Virginia is an Arlington vein clinic committed to patient satisfaction and success. Dr. Murat Sor, MD and a team of medical professionals are on hand to provide patients with excellent care and service so that they may overcome venous conditions such as spider veins and varicose veins. Patients seeking vein treatment in Arlington, Virginia have walked away satisfied and healthy thanks to the care and service of Dr. Sor and the medical team at this Arlington vein clinic. A variety of treatments are offered so that patients may have several options when selecting a treatment.
Some of the treatments available at this Arlington vein clinic include compression stockings, endovenous laser ablation, sclerotherapy, microphlebectomy and venous reflux exams. Patients interested in these treatments should speak with Dr. Sor or a member of the medical staff for more information. All procedures are performed using proven technology and medical equipment to cater to patient well-being.
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