Can sclerotherapy be performed on the varicose veins around my knees?

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North Shore Vein Center

Published on Apr 11, 2013

We generally do not treat varicose veins with sclerotherapy. Sclerotherapy works better on non-bulging veins, but it can be done. True, varicose veins that bulge out and are palpable generally have an underlying cause that needs to be addressed and treated by means other than sclerotherapy.

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Answered by North Shore Vein Center

We generally do not treat varicose veins with sclerotherapy. Sclerotherapy works better on non-bulging veins, but it can be done. True, varicose veins that bulge out and are palpable generally have an underlying cause that needs to be addressed and treated by means other than sclerotherapy.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Americas Vein Centers - Southborough

Published on Apr 09, 2013

Yes

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Answered by Americas Vein Centers - Southborough

Yes

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Tulane Heart & Vascular Institute

Published on Apr 05, 2013

Yes, the procedure works on varicose veins around the knees.

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Answered by Tulane Heart & Vascular Institute

Yes, the procedure works on varicose veins around the knees.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Center for Vein Care and Surgery

Published on Apr 04, 2013

Yes

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Answered by Center for Vein Care and Surgery

Yes

Published on Jul 11, 2012


The Vascular Institute at Teton Radiology

Published on Apr 01, 2013

You should have an evaluation at a vein center. Sclerotherapy is typically for small superficial spider veins. Varicose veins usually require phlebectomy/ablation to prevent re-occurrence. However, an injection of an agitated solution of foam is sometimes sufficient to treat small varicose veins that are not large enough to fit the requirement for phlebectomy.

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Answered by The Vascular Institute at Teton Radiology

You should have an evaluation at a vein center. Sclerotherapy is typically for small superficial spider veins. Varicose veins usually require phlebectomy/ablation to prevent re-occurrence. However, an injection of an agitated solution of foam is sometimes sufficient to treat small varicose veins that are not large enough to fit the requirement for phlebectomy.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Intermountain Vein Center

Published on Apr 01, 2013

Yes, you can inject any varicose vein that does not bulge and that is big enough for a needle. If you inject bulging veins, they will stain and cosmetically look worse for a time period of possibly 1 yr.

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Answered by Intermountain Vein Center

Yes, you can inject any varicose vein that does not bulge and that is big enough for a needle. If you inject bulging veins, they will stain and cosmetically look worse for a time period of possibly 1 yr.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Arizona Vein Specialists

Published on Mar 29, 2013

Yes. If the veins are larger than 4 or 5 mm, phlebectomy is another option.

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Answered by Arizona Vein Specialists

Yes. If the veins are larger than 4 or 5 mm, phlebectomy is another option.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


More About Doctor Laser Vein Center

Published on Mar 29, 2013

Yes, of course sclerotherapy can be performed on the varicose veins around knees.

Answered by Laser Vein Center (View Profile)

Yes, of course sclerotherapy can be performed on the varicose veins around knees.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Bella MD Laser Vein and Aesthetic Center

Published on Mar 29, 2013

It is quite possible that sclerotherapy can be performed around the knees, but it depends on the size of the veins and your anatomy.

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Answered by Bella MD Laser Vein and Aesthetic Center

It is quite possible that sclerotherapy can be performed around the knees, but it depends on the size of the veins and your anatomy.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Advanced Vein Center

Published on Mar 29, 2013

Yes, sclerotherapy can be performed around the knees. It may require a few treatments, and sometimes there is "trapped blood" that needs to be removed. The latter is simple to do.

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Answered by Advanced Vein Center

Yes, sclerotherapy can be performed around the knees. It may require a few treatments, and sometimes there is "trapped blood" that needs to be removed. The latter is simple to do.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Miller Vein

Published on Mar 29, 2013

Yes. Sclerotherapy is a very versatile treatment that can treat varicose veins almost anywhere on the body.

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Answered by Miller Vein

Yes. Sclerotherapy is a very versatile treatment that can treat varicose veins almost anywhere on the body.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


The Sheen Vein Institute

Published on Mar 29, 2013

Sclerotherapy is a technique where a chemical sclerosant is injected directly into an abnormal vein in attempts to force the vessel closed. That being said, sclerotherapy can be used to close "varicose veins" around the knee. However, if the "varicose vein" is of the ropey variety and not just merely a spider, the physician should first ultrasound the vessel to determine where the vein starts and ends. If the vessel dives deep into the leg and hooks into larger vessels deep in the legs, the physician should use an ultrasound to guide his/her injection of the vessel. If the physician does not pursue any additional evaluation and just wants to inject into the vein without knowing where it starts/ends, then find a new vein doctor who knows what they are doing. Blindly injecting into large veins, whether deep in the leg or on the surface, can lead to inadvertent closure of veins that you may not want closed. The result can be swelling, pain, etc.

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Answered by The Sheen Vein Institute

Sclerotherapy is a technique where a chemical sclerosant is injected directly into an abnormal vein in attempts to force the vessel closed. That being said, sclerotherapy can be used to close "varicose veins" around the knee. However, if the "varicose vein" is of the ropey variety and not just merely a spider, the physician should first ultrasound the vessel to determine where the vein starts and ends. If the vessel dives deep into the leg and hooks into larger vessels deep in the legs, the physician should use an ultrasound to guide his/her injection of the vessel. If the physician does not pursue any additional evaluation and just wants to inject into the vein without knowing where it starts/ends, then find a new vein doctor who knows what they are doing. Blindly injecting into large veins, whether deep in the leg or on the surface, can lead to inadvertent closure of veins that you may not want closed. The result can be swelling, pain, etc.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vanish Vein and Laser Center

Published on Mar 28, 2013

Sclerotherapy can be done on varicose veins around the knee, but microphlebectomies are another option that can be used to treat large varicose veins.

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Answered by Vanish Vein and Laser Center

Sclerotherapy can be done on varicose veins around the knee, but microphlebectomies are another option that can be used to treat large varicose veins.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vein 911

Published on Mar 28, 2013

Yes, sclerotherapy can be performed around your knees. However, a diagnostic ultrasound would be recommended to search for deeper vein disease.

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Answered by Vein 911

Yes, sclerotherapy can be performed around your knees. However, a diagnostic ultrasound would be recommended to search for deeper vein disease.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vein Specialties of St. Louis

Published on Mar 28, 2013

Typically, I remove these veins in a cosmetic manner through tiny punctures. They heal quickly and require very little aftercare. It is done in the office under local anesthesia, with little in the way of restrictions after. Sclerotherapy in larger varicose veins involves multiple visits to re-inject and also to remove areas of trapped blood clot. These can cause discomfort and staining over the vein.

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Answered by Vein Specialties of St. Louis

Typically, I remove these veins in a cosmetic manner through tiny punctures. They heal quickly and require very little aftercare. It is done in the office under local anesthesia, with little in the way of restrictions after. Sclerotherapy in larger varicose veins involves multiple visits to re-inject and also to remove areas of trapped blood clot. These can cause discomfort and staining over the vein.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vein Center of Orange County

Published on Mar 28, 2013

Sclerotherapy can be performed on any unwanted leg veins, including those around the knee area.

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Answered by Vein Center of Orange County

Sclerotherapy can be performed on any unwanted leg veins, including those around the knee area.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


General Vascular Surgery Group

Published on Mar 28, 2013

Yes, sclerotherapy can be performed on varicose veins around the knees.

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Answered by General Vascular Surgery Group

Yes, sclerotherapy can be performed on varicose veins around the knees.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


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