In this section
- About Via Vascular
- About Varicose Veins
- Am I A Candidate?
- Treatment Options
- FAQ's
- Before & After Photos
Treatment Options
Your physician will usually try methods that don’t involve surgery
first to relieve your symptoms. These may include preventive
techniques or the use of compression stockings. If your varicose
veins do not respond to this conservative therapy, more active
treatment may be required.
Fortunately, new minimally invasive techniques like endovenous laser treatment and sclerotherapy now allow effective treatment of varicose veins with no hospital stay, no scarring, minimal postoperative pain, and nearly immediate relief from your symptoms.
Sclerotherapy
Sclerotherapy is used to treat spider and varicose veins. This procedure usually requires several treatment sessions.
Q. How is this procedure performed?
A. To treat spider veins, a fine needle is used to inject a sclerosing agent into the vein. The solution irritates the lining of the vein, causing the vein to swell which stops the blood from flowing. The vein turns into scar tissue that is gradually absorbed by the body. Larger veins may be treated by a higher concentration of the sclerosing agent. Following the treatment, the leg must be supported to allow the vein walls to stick together. Compression bandages or graduated support stockings are used.
Q. Is the procedure safe?
A. Sclerotherapy is a very safe minimally-invasive procedure.
Q. What should I wear?
A. Wear comfortable loose-fitting clothing.
Q. How long will the exam take?
A. Sclerotherapy can take 45 minutes to one hour.
Q. What can I expect after the exam?
A. If you are undergoing sclerotherapy, the amount of pain you experience will depend on the size of the needle and the type of solution used. We use the smallest needle possible to achieve the results desired. Sclerotherapy is relatively painless, although the solution can cause some burning or cramping for several minutes after it is injected. To ease the discomfort, our physicians mix a local anesthetic with the solution.
Q. Who should have this exam?
A. Many people with spider and varicose veins can be treated with Sclerotherapy. To find out whether Sclerotherapy might help in your case, you can schedule a free consultation with our doctors.
