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Sclerotherapy
A procedure to treat spider veins and visible varicose veins.
Sclerotherapy
Sclerotherapy is a procedure performed to eliminate small, visible spider veins and varicose veins near the skin
surface. Spider veins are usually treated by an injection of a special detergent solution, which seal off the veins. This detergent
solution removes fats or lipids which live in the vein wall and help normally stabilize the vein wall. When these
lipids are removed from the vein wall, the vein wall collapses and the vein scars dissolve down and fade away.
This procedure is known as “sclerotherapy,” and can be completed in Dr.
Niedzwiecki’s office. This procedure
is usually done while you are awake. There is very little pain or discomfort. Afterwards, compression stockings
are worn to reduce possible bruising and bleeding.
What Results can I Expect?
Sclerotherapy is very safe and produces good symptomatic and cosmetic
results. Use of this special detergent solution renders the procedure virtually painless and has very low risks
compared to Sclerotherapy which may be practiced in other settings which uses hypertonic saline solution.
Bruising, bleeding, or minor pain in the area of the injection
is not unusual. Wearing compression stockings should help reduce these symptoms.
Infections at the site of the injections are very rare. There is a slight possibility that the varicose and spider
veins may recur. Brownish spots may also occur at the site of the injections. This is not common.
It is recommended you elevate your legs while resting and wear
compression stockings to decrease the bruising and the recurrence of the varicose veins. Wearing compression stockings
aides in the disappearance of the spider and varicose veins following Sclerotherapy. Exercise will also help reduce
the recurrence of the symptoms.
Minimally Invasive Treatment Options
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Where do I Call for a Consultation?
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