Vein Treatment

Sclerotherapy is a highly successful treatment of spider and varicose veins. During the procedure, a sclerosing solution is injected into the vein through a very fine needle. A flushing of the vein occurs and then over a 4-6 week period the vein gradually disappears. Sclerotherapy has been amazingly free of side effects. There is a […]

Sclerotherapy is a safe and proven procedure with very few significant risks. However, it is important for anyone considering sclerotherapy to know that while complications are quite unlikely, they are a possibility. The most common complication of sclerotherapy is hyperpigmentation. Within a few weeks after treatment, some patients develop a brownish discoloration on the treated […]

In standard sclerotherapy a liquid sclerosant (medicine) is injected into the veins to block them. In foam sclerotherapy, a foam made by mixing a liquid sclerosant with air or another gas is used instead. The foam is injected into the affected vein to fill it.
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Sclerotherapy is an in-office medical procedure used to treat varicose and spider veins. In sclerotherapy a chemical solution (generally a salt solution) is injected into the damaged veins. The solution irritates the lining of the blood vessel, causing it to swell and stick together, and the blood to clot. Over time, the vessel turns into […]