Sclerotherapy/Treatment of Leg Veins

Sclerotherapy is a treatment option for unsightly leg veins commonly referred to as “spider veins”. This technique involves the injection of a medicinal solution into the vessels of concern, creating irritation of the vessel lining which subsequently leads to their destruction. Once the vessel has been adequately treated,
it is in effect metabolized by the body, a process that may take several weeks to months to be fully apparent. Immediately following the injections patients may notice some bruising of the treated site or even a “hive-like” reaction. It is recommended that support hose be worn and that exercise of the lower legs be avoided for the following 2 weeks. Most people tolerate the procedure well with complaints of only minor stinging. Adverse effects are rare, but can include ulceration of the injection site,
an increase in the number of smaller surrounding vessels,
and scarring.

Veins of smaller size (i.e. reticular veins), and facial veins are commonly treated with a laser specific for heating up the red blood cells within the targeted blood vessels. This technique allows for precise elimination, with low risk of surface “skin” damage. Often times sclerotherapy and laser vein treatment are used in combination to cover the spectrum of vessels present on a given area.

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