Sclerotherapy is the most common treatment for enhancing the appearance of varicose and spider veins on legs. Men and women around the greater New York area seek sclerotherapy treatment to treat symptoms caused by these conditions such as swelling, burning, and aching. Luckily, MDCS: Medical Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery has renowned physicians highly experienced in providing effective sclerotherapy in Midtown East of Manhattan, NY. They are dedicated to ensuring you eliminate unwanted varicose or spider veins, leaving you with smoother and flawless skin. To learn more about sclerotherapy treatment options, call or book an appointment online.
What is sclerotherapy?
This refers to a common treatment for getting rid of varicose veins and spider veins. Sclerotherapy has been proven to be highly effective and has been used since the early 1900s. The procedure involves injecting a liquid chemical into the varicose vein causing the vein to swell and collapse. This reroutes the flow of blood to other veins. The treated vein fades within a few weeks, which improves the look of your spider veins and varicose veins while also alleviating signs associated with these conditions, such as burning and swelling. Because many of the blood vessels interconnect, one injection might eradicate some dozens at once.
What should you expect during a sclerotherapy session?
When you visit a medical provider for sclerotherapy, the session lasts between a quarter of an hour to one hour, depending on how many veins need to be treated. Your provider begins by cleaning the treatment area and then injects the solution into the vein with an ultra-fine needle. Although it might require several injections depending on the veins’ number and size, the needles used for sclerotherapy are ultra-fine, ensuring minimal pain. You might feel slight spasms or itching when the needle is injected. The doctor will apply massage or compression on the treated area immediately after the needle is withdrawn.
What should you expect after sclerotherapy?
After the sclerotherapy procedure, you can resume normal activities straight away. The team at Medical Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery recommends you put on a bandage or compression stockings for several weeks following the procedure to decrease swelling and aid healing. You should also avoid sun exposure after the treatment. Veins might require repeated treatment, which is usually done four to six weeks after the initial procedure.
What are the risks involved in sclerotherapy treatment?
Sclerotherapy treatment has rare complications, especially when an experienced dermatologist does the procedure. However, you may get some side effects including elevated red areas, small skin sores, bruising, darkened skin spots or lines, and numerous miniature red blood vessels. You can also experience unusual severe complications such as blood clots, inflammation, nausea, headaches, allergic reaction to treatment solutions, visual disturbances, and coughing.
Sclerotherapy can be the solution to your cosmetic vein issues. At Medical Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery, the providers offer convenient, quick, safe, and effective sclerotherapy procedures to treat your varicose veins and spider veins. To bid goodbye to those problem veins, call or schedule an appointment online today.
