Sclerotherapy

Sclerotherapy is a medical procedure used to eliminate varicose veins and "spider veins". Sclerotherapy involves an injection of a solution (such as sodium chloride, a salt solution, or sotradecol, a detergent) directly into the vein. The solution irritates the lining of the blood vessel, causing it to swell and stick together, and the blood to clot. Over time, the vessel turns into scar tissue that fades from view. Sclerotherapy is a well-proven procedure and has been in use since the 1840's.

How is sclerotherapy done?
In most cases, the sclerosing solution is injected through a very fine needle directly into the vein.

At this point, you may experience mild discomfort and cramping for 1 to 2 minutes, especially when larger veins are injected. The procedure itself takes approximately 15 to 30 minutes. You should plan to wear shorts during the injection.

The number of veins injected in one session varies, and depends on the size and location of the veins, as well as the general medical condition of the patient.

Sclerotherapy is performed in the doctors office by a vascular medicine specialist and requires that you do not partake in any aerobic activity for two days after the procedure.

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