Sclerotherapy

The thin little purple or red veins that you see in your legs may be just a cosmetic irritant to you, but those spider veins may also be causing some of the aching, burning and cramping that you feel in your legs throughout the day. Simple vein treatments performed by a physician can go far in making those veins not only fade away to give you younger healthier skin, but will also help improve your circulation by redirecting the blood flow to other available veins.

Sclerotherapy Vein treatment involves injections in the veins that cause them to collapse. The blood that once flowed through them is then redirected to other veins that are healthier and can route blood more effectively. The treated veins eventually fade away completely. In some cases the results are apparent within a few weeks. In other cases it may take a month or more.

Although these vein treatment procedures are perfectly safe, there are side effects that patients should be aware of so they may be addressed when they occur. Swelling or bruising in the area of treatment is possible, as well as temporary skin darkening and tiny red blood vessels. As your treated veins fade, so do these side effects.

Other side effects that should be immediately reported to a physician include allergic reactions to the treatment solution, inflammation in the area injected and possible blood clots. Immediate attention to these types of side effects to sclerotherapy can prevent further complications. It is also suggested that pregnant women wait until after they deliver their child to have this type of treatment performed.

Preparation for vein treatment is not all that different from other medical procedures. Refrain from taking any blood thinning medication such as aspirin and be sure to report all medical allergies while giving the physician your medical history prior to the treatment. Avoid placing any lotions on the areas to be treated and wear clothing conducive to the procedure, such as comfortable shorts.

Vein treatments can be performed on an outpatient basis and usually only requires about twenty minutes of recovery time in the office to monitor any side effects. Following vein treatment a follow up visit is schedule about a month out by which time you will already be seeing the benefits.

Sclerotherapy pre-procedure

Sclerotherapy post-procedure