SCLEROTHERAPY: VEIN TREATMENT NEAR KEMAH, TX
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WHAT IS SCLEROTHERAPY?
Sclerotherapy is a nonsurgical therapy aiming to effectively address and manage both spider and varicose veins. Spider veins are small, thin blood vessels that appear as red, purple or blue, in color, on the skin, especially on the thigh, calf and ankle area. Varicose veins are larger and twisted veins which are often elevated above the skin surface and cause rashes, pain or swelling on areas that the veins pass through. Sclerotherapy has been used for many years, since the early 1920s, and is an effective way of treating vein problems without undergoing surgery.
HOW SCLEROTHERAPY WORKS
Sclerotherapy is the process whereby a sclerosing agent is administered into the affected vein through a fine needle. This solution inflames the walls of the blood vessel, which then deflates and fuses together. With time, body tissues engulf the collapsed vein, causing the vein to fade out and disappear. Sclerotherapy usually takes between 15 and 20 minutes, with the number of injections depending on the size and number of veins to be treated.
BENEFITS OF SCLEROTHERAPY FOR VEIN TREATMENT NEAR KEMAH, TX
Non-surgical: Sclerotherapy is a non-surgical procedure, hence does not need any anesthesia before, or lengthy recovery after carrying out a procedure.
Quick Procedure: Sclerotherapy usually lasts about fifteen to twenty minutes, making it effective and convenient treatment experience.
Safe and Effective: Sclerotherapy has been used for many years where it has mostly produced positive results with little complication.
Minimal Downtime: There are usually no limitations as to returning to normal activities after treatment, with only a short prohibition on strenuous exercise.
WHAT TO EXPECT DURING SCLEROTHERAPY NEAR KEMAH, TX
Sclerotherapy is a relatively painless process, with the patient likely to feel only a slight discomfort. A few patients may experience a slight burning or sensation of stinging as the solution is administered, but this is generally well-tolerated. After treatment, you may be advised to wear compression stockings for few days in order to support the healing process and minimize the occurrence of bruises. Generally, the bruises around the treated area fade within a week after the procedure while the pigmentation or small clots of blood will disappear in the next few weeks.
EXPECTED RESULTS OF SCLEROTHERAPY NEAR KEMAH, TX
Although most patients experience significant improvement, some do not get a complete correction in the first session. Between 40%-70% of the treated veins will become non-visible with each session, with subsequent sessions required to achieve the best outcome. Our Sclerotherapy makes use of follow-up therapies, usually scheduled two months apart.