Sclerotherapy

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Sclerotherapy is a procedure that uses injections of a sclerosing solution to dissolve and eliminate unsightly spider veins—the discolored clusters of blood vessels that can appear on the legs and face. Not merely a cosmetic treatment, Sclerotherapy is also helpful in relieving some of the medical symptoms that occasionally accompany severe spider veins, including cramping, aching, burning, and swelling.

How Sclerotherapy Works on Spider Veins

The average Sclerotherapy vein removal treatment usually takes between 15-45 minutes. During the procedure, the nurse or vein physician uses a tiny needle to inject the sclerosing agent directly into the targeted spider vein. Once this solution reaches the hemoglobin in the blood, it will turn the vein white, making it practically invisible while the body's natural healing processes gradually absorb the vascular material back into the bloodstream. In short, Sclerotherapy removes spider veins, by cutting off it's blood supply and reabsorbing the faulty vein. With the introduction of milder sclerosing solutions in recent years, this process can work effectively on even the smallest veins, and is safer than ever before.

How Safe is Spider Vein Removal?

Though spider veins can occur in the legs, hips, and ankles of both men and women, they are often a more noticeable cosmetic issue with women, as the hair on men's legs often covers the signs of spider veins. As common as these blood vessels are, however, it's important to remember that spider veins do not serve a necessary role in the oxygenation of the body's tissues. Thus, spider vein removal with Sclerotherapy poses no considerable health risks to the patient.

Sclerotherapy and Varicose Veins

Aside from spider vein treatment, Sclerotherapy can also be used to treat some mild cases of varicose veins in some patients. Because of the larger, more serious nature of varicose veins, however, surgery will often be required. Varicose vein removal that combines Endovenous Laser Treatment with Sclerotherapy has proven to be extremely successful.

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Typical Minimum Cost of Sclerotherapy:

$100

Typical Maximum Cost of Sclerotherapy:

$400

Average Cost of Sclerotherapy:

$250

How Long Does this Procedure Take?

Sclerotherapy injections last about 30 minutes. The best Sclerotherapy results are seen with at least 3-4 injections performed about 2 weeks apart, but sometimes as many as 6 treatments may be necessary.

Sclerotherapy Side Effects:

Sclerotherapy side effects may include itching, hyperpigmentation, allergic reactions and minor pain at the injection site.

Length of Sclerotherapy Results:

Most veins will fade within 2-8 weeks of the final session of Sclerotherapy. Results should be permanent. Of course, it's still possible for new veins to emerge over time.

Sclerotherapy Recovery Time:

There is no downtime with Sclerotherapy vein removal treatments. Patients do, however, have to wear a compression stocking for a period of time.

Can Insurance Cover Sclerotherapy?

Due to the cosmetic nature of sclerotherapy, insurance is generally not involved. There may be specific medical conditions that call for the treatment, in which case partial coverage may be received. It is best to contact your insurance provider to inquire about their policy before pursuing the treatment.

Will I feel pain or discomfort after treatment?

Injections are preformed with an ultra-fine needle and are relatively painless.

Sclerotherapy can be Combined with:

• Laser Vein Removal
• Endovenous Laser Treatment

Other Names for Sclerotherapy:

Spider vein treatment, spider vein removal, varicose vein removal, vein removal injections, injectable vein treatment

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