What kind of machine is used in Ultrasound Guided Sclerofoam?

Is a smaller ultrasound used to be able to see tiny spider veins? What if the veins are on my cheeks, can I still have them use an ultrasound?

Answers from doctors (8)


Metro Vein Centers

Published on Oct 13, 2017

We use a GE ultrasound machine. We do not inject facial veins.

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Answered by Metro Vein Centers

We use a GE ultrasound machine. We do not inject facial veins.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vein Specialties of St. Louis

Published on Oct 13, 2017

Ultrasound guided sclerotherapy is only for deeper veins, communicating/perforator veins not visible on the surface or with an illuminator light. On your face, the fine veins are best treated by an experienced practitioner with the right lasers. Tiny spider veins on the legs are treated with sclerotherapy injections and/or laser. However the "feeding" veins below the surface must be injected as well or veins will re-open.

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Answered by Vein Specialties of St. Louis

Ultrasound guided sclerotherapy is only for deeper veins, communicating/perforator veins not visible on the surface or with an illuminator light. On your face, the fine veins are best treated by an experienced practitioner with the right lasers. Tiny spider veins on the legs are treated with sclerotherapy injections and/or laser. However the "feeding" veins below the surface must be injected as well or veins will re-open.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vanish Vein and Laser Center

Published on Oct 13, 2017

There are many types of ultrasound machines that can be used for guiding sclerotherapy. The smaller ones are usually the newer and better machines. The most important factor in the procedure is not the machine but the doctor doing the procedure. Cheek veins do not require ultrasonic guidance.

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Answered by Vanish Vein and Laser Center

There are many types of ultrasound machines that can be used for guiding sclerotherapy. The smaller ones are usually the newer and better machines. The most important factor in the procedure is not the machine but the doctor doing the procedure. Cheek veins do not require ultrasonic guidance.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


More About Doctor Innovative Vein

Published on Mar 23, 2010

Ultrasound is only used to visualize veins that are not apparent on the surface. So your smaller spider veins, etc. would not need ultrasound to treat. Ultrasound is simply used to better see the veins. It is not a treatment source.

Answered by Innovative Vein (View Profile)

Ultrasound is only used to visualize veins that are not apparent on the surface. So your smaller spider veins, etc. would not need ultrasound to treat. Ultrasound is simply used to better see the veins. It is not a treatment source.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


More About Doctor Laser Vein Center

Published on Mar 14, 2010

Ultrasound guided sclerofoam is a procedure done to eliminate the so called tributary branches and peforators. Occasionally is used to eliminate some of the superficial "large" varicosities. The equipment used is an ultrasound machine. These veins are for the most part located at least 0.5-1 cm below the skin level.
Spider veins are superficial and no ultrasound aid is needed. No ultrasound guided procedure is done for the facial spider veins.

Answered by Laser Vein Center (View Profile)

Ultrasound guided sclerofoam is a procedure done to eliminate the so called tributary branches and peforators. Occasionally is used to eliminate some of the superficial "large" varicosities. The equipment used is an ultrasound machine. These veins are for the most part located at least 0.5-1 cm below the skin level.
Spider veins are superficial and no ultrasound aid is needed. No ultrasound guided procedure is done for the facial spider veins.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


VeinCare Centers of Tennessee

Published on Mar 11, 2010

Ultrasound guidance is not needed for treating spider veins.

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Answered by VeinCare Centers of Tennessee

Ultrasound guidance is not needed for treating spider veins.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Heart and Vein Center

Published on Mar 11, 2010

Ultrasound guided sclerofoam is a procedure done to eliminate the so called tributary branches and peforators. Occasionally is used to eliminate some of the superficial "large" varicosities. The equipment used is an ultrasound machine. These veins are for the most part located at least 0.5-1 cm below the skin level.
Spider veins are superficial and no ultrasound aid is needed. No ultrasound guided procedure is done for the facial spider veins.

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Answered by Heart and Vein Center

Ultrasound guided sclerofoam is a procedure done to eliminate the so called tributary branches and peforators. Occasionally is used to eliminate some of the superficial "large" varicosities. The equipment used is an ultrasound machine. These veins are for the most part located at least 0.5-1 cm below the skin level.
Spider veins are superficial and no ultrasound aid is needed. No ultrasound guided procedure is done for the facial spider veins.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Miller Vein

Published on Mar 09, 2010

Ultrasound is not used for tiny veins. If you have tiny veins on your cheeks, I would recommend the "veinwave" procedure.

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Answered by Miller Vein

Ultrasound is not used for tiny veins. If you have tiny veins on your cheeks, I would recommend the "veinwave" procedure.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


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