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Sclerotherapy Treatment for Varicose Veins and Other Vascular Conditions at America's Vein Doctors

Vein Problems Gone with Only Injections

Treat Varicose Veins and Other Vein Diseases with Sclerotherapy at America's Vein Doctors

Many patients dread the appearance of unwanted veins on their legs because they're not so simple to resolve. While leading a healthy lifestyle can prevent them from developing, it wouldn't remove the existing unsightly veins you have. It also comes with uncomfortable symptoms like pain and itchiness.

But varicose vein problems can easily be resolved with only a series of injections with your sclerotherapy treatment. America's Vein Doctors offer liquid and foam sclerotherapy that will immediately reduce the appearance of small varicose veins, resolve venous problems, and improve blood flow. Visit or leave a call at one of our clinics across Michigan and South Carolina, or get your quote at our website for a leg screening.

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Injectable Solution for Your Vein Problems

The appearance of leg veins has taken a toll on many patients' self-esteem -- these varicose veins have left them feeling self-conscious because of the prominent veins, skin pigmentation, and bulges.

Varicose veins may also be signs of a damaged vein and other venous diseases, especially when it's accompanied by uncomfortable symptoms, like pain, swelling, itchiness, and sores.

America's Vein Doctors offer a sclerotherapy procedure for patients with smaller varicose veins and spider veins. It can also be a treatment for problematic veins and other venous diseases, like chronic venous insufficiency. Consult our board-certified specialist about seeking this vein treatment by visiting or leaving a call at our clinic. You may also fill out a form at our website.

What is Sclerotherapy?

Sclerotherapy treatment involves injecting an affected vein with a sclerosant to reduce the appearance of small varicose veins and spider veins. The injected vein will form scar tissue because of the sclerosing solution and eventually close up. The affected vein will only be absorbed by local tissues and fade, and the blood will reroute into a healthier vein.

Types of Sclerosing Solution

This varicose vein and spider vein treatment has different types of solutions to be injected into a damaged vein.

The common types of solutions used for your sclerotherapy procedure are:

hypertonic saline
Polidocanol
Sotradecol or sodium tetradecyl sulfate
chromated glycerin

The right treatment to use for you depends on the severity of your vein problems. Consult our specialists at America's Vein Doctors to know the better procedure for you.

Methods of Sclerotherapy Treatment

Sclerotherapy also has different methods, which will vary according to the procedure and use of solutions. America's Vein Doctors will thoroughly screen your legs to provide a suitable treatment plan for you.

The methods of this procedure are:

Ultrasound-guided sclerotherapy - This technique uses ultrasound to locate hidden veins and provide precise treatment. This reduces the need for the patients to undergo more invasive procedures and offers more safety.
Liquid sclerotherapy - this method of treating smaller varicose veins uses a liquid sclerosing solution to scar your veins. Liquid Sclerotherapy works well for treating small varicose veins and spider veins and usually is enough with a single treatment session. The solutions used are hypertonic saline, polidocanol, and sodium tetradecyl sulfate.
Foam sclerotherapy - this vein treatment has a consistency similar to shaving cream due to the sclerosant mixing with gas. Foam sclerotherapy may close up the damaged vein faster with more successful results because it ensures reaching the vein walls.
Micro-sclerotherapy - this option is a common spider vein treatment where your specialist will use a fine needle for injecting the sclerosant.

Your sclerotherapy procedure depends on the severity of your condition and the size of the affected vein. Consult America's Vein Doctors for the appropriate sclerotherapy treatment for you.

What Sclerotherapy Can Treat

America's Vein Doctors offers a wealth of treatment options for patients with damaged blood vessels. One of the solutions we have for patients is sclerotherapy.

Sclerotherapy treats the following:

Varicose veins - twisted and enlarged unwanted veins, showing up usually in the legs. Sclerotherapy may also treat your varicose veins even if it's caused by chronic venous insufficiency.
Spider veins - these are smaller blood vessels that appear in blue or red and twist and turn.
Hemorrhoids - sclerotherapy shrinks the blood vessel causing this condition.

America's Vein Doctors have board-certified physicians to conduct your sclerotherapy treatment. We are committed to prioritizing our patients' satisfaction, wellness, and safety.

When Should You Have Sclerotherapy

Patients can consider having sclerotherapy for their varicose vein and spider vein treatment. You may also consult a vein specialist to know if this is the better procedure.

Some would opt to try other methods first, like changing their lifestyle or undergoing compression therapy. If your varicose veins appear too twisted or are already accompanied by other symptoms, you might want to schedule a sclerotherapy procedure. These symptoms include:

pain in the affected leg
itching
swelling
night cramps
burning
legs feeling heavy

Learn more about the condition of your unwanted veins by consulting our physicians at America's Vein Doctor. We offer a free leg or vein screening.

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What to Expect from Your Sclerotherapy

America's Vein Doctors is equipped with advanced technology for addressing patients' vein problems, performed by board-certified healthcare providers. We are committed to providing patients with a comfortable and reassuring experience when receiving their injection for sclerotherapy.

Consultations

You can expect to have a thorough consultation to ensure your candidacy for receiving treatment for varicose veins, chronic venous insufficiency, or spider veins. This helps us avoid serious risks and set up your procedure for success.

Physical Examination - patients can expect a physical examination where our healthcare providers will screen their leg veins. We will evaluate the severity of your varicose veins and screen for any underlying blood vessel condition. This allows us to discern the better method and solution for your sclerotherapy, or create a better treatment plan.

Screening Medical History - medical history is necessary patient information even for non-surgical procedures like sclerotherapy. Our vein specialists will screen your medical history to also verify your candidacy and avoid adverse reactions. We will inquire about:
- past or existing medical conditions, like heart diseases or a history of a blood clot
- allergies
- medications or supplements you take, like NSAIDs, blood thinners, iron, or herbal supplements
- the previous varicose vein or spider vein treatment and the results
Imaging Tests - patients may also undergo imaging tests, like ultrasound. This allows our vein specialists to examine the condition of the affected vein.

Our physicians might instruct patients to temporarily abstain from taking blood-thinning medications before the treatment session.

Before Treatment

For patients to prepare for the treatment, we will advise them to avoid several medications and supplements. If there are medications you need to take before the procedure, let us know immediately. Avoid shaving your legs or applying lotion. Some patients go right ahead and take painkillers, like ibuprofen and aspirin, but it's important to avoid NSAIDs. If you want to take something for the pain, take Tylenol instead.

During Treatment

Sclerotherapy is a convenient treatment for varicose veins because it's non-surgical. You wouldn't need to be under general anesthesia, and it also takes less than an hour. Here's how the procedure goes:

Patients are asked to lie on their back with the affected leg slightly elevated.
The doctor or the staff will clean your legs.
Once clean, the doctor will administer your sclerosant into the problematic vein using a fine needle.
The doctor withdraws the injection and massages the treated area to spread the solution.
They will apply a compression pad on the injection site and move on to injecting other veins.

Your injections will depend on the size of your varicose veins and their number. The lining of the injected vein will be irritated until it shrinks. The blood will reroute to another healthy vein, and the scarred vein will only dissolve.

After Treatment

You can expect minimal downtime after your sclerotherapy procedure. Patients can usually walk and resume their normal activities. In fact, we recommend you move your legs and walk to prevent the formation of a blood clot.

We might prescribe you to wear compression garments for 2 weeks. While you can move around just fine, we might discourage you from engaging in strenuous activities to avoid a heightened blood flow. You must avoid sun exposure.

Book an Appointment at America's Vein Doctors for Your Sclerotherapy Treatment

America’s Vein Doctors is equipped with advanced technology to provide patients relief from their vascular problems. Our board-certified physicians and friendly staff are committed to offering you treatment, wellness, and safety.

Consult our vein specialists today, so we can create a customized treatment plan dedicated to you based on thorough examinations and screenings. Book your appointment today and get a free leg or vein screening – leave a call or visit one of our clinics across Michigan and South Carolina or fill out a quote at our website.