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SCLEROTHERAPY Sclerotherapy is a cosmetic medical procedure used to treat varicose veins and spider veins. A tiny needle is used to inject a solution directly into the vein. The solution irritates the lining of the vessel, causing it to swell and stick together, and the blood to clot. Overtime, the body will absorb the treated vein. Mild discomfort may occur, and a cramping sensation may be felt for 1 to 2 minutes when larger veins are injected. The number of veins injected in one session is variable, depending on the size and location of the veins, and the patient’s overall medical condition. Anywhere from one to several sclerotherapy sessions may be needed for any vein region. Medically prescribed support hose and/or bandages may need to be worn for several days to several weeks to assist in resolution of the veins. In general, spider veins respond to treatment in 3 to 6 weeks, and larger veins respond in 3 to 4 months. FOAM SCLEROTHERAPY Ultrasound-guided foam sclerotherapy for varicose veins is a variation of established sclerotherapy techniques that use liquid injection. It uses a sclerosant solution that has been transformed into foam by being forcibly mixed with air. Under local anesthetic, a needle is inserted into the main affected superficial vein and is monitored using ultrasound imaging. Foam is then injected and monitored. Once the foam has filled the entire main superficial vein, the top end of the vein is depressed to keep the foam in the superficial veins. The foam causes inflammation of the vein wall, obliteration of the vein's lumen and vein occlusion. |
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