Sclerotherapy is a spider vein and average-sized varicose vein treatment that injects a chemical into the troublesome veins. It induces coagulation and inflammation, ultimately causing the vein to collapse so blood supply can reroute 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 post-operational 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 scheduled injection sessions to achieve optimal results.
Bear in mind that the appointments are scheduled months apart from one another. 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.
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About St. Louis Vein Center
Laser Vein Center is a medical
practice combining advanced, innovative medical technology into a
relaxed, comfortable atmosphere. We treat all vein problems from small
cosmetic spider veins to advanced vein disease and skin ulcers.
Varicose
veins are a real medical issue that, left untreated, can lead to larger
problems. Veins are more than a cosmetic issue.
Your visit to our office begins with
diagnostics, evaluating the health of your veins. Dr. Wright sees all
patients from diagnostics through treatment and into follow-up, and each
treatment plan is individualized to the needs of the patient's veins.
We treat with state-of-the-art methods,
emphasizing minimal downtime and maximum healing. Dr. Wright regularly
participates in ongoing education and training to stay advanced in care.
Dr. Wright also conducts research in the field of vein disease and
treatment, publishing numerous papers and studies on improvement of
efficacy of method and care.
We treat patients like honored guests,
with comfortable, personalized care. We seek to educate patients and
their families on veins and vein disease to help them understand the
importance of venous health.
Our practice is the only practice in
the area that accepts and is credentialed with all of the insurance
carriers in the region, which often makes us the most affordable
provider of these services. Since we are an independent office, we carry
no extra facility fees or hospital costs, which helps your treatment
expense greatly.
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