Did you know we offer Sclerotherapy to treat spider veins on your legs?
What does it involve?After a medical consultation with Nurse Lee, you will be asked to lie on the bed, the effected areas cleansed & images taken. Sclerotherapy involves injecting a solution directly into the vein that feeds the spider veins. The sclerotherapy solution causes the vein to scar, forcing blood to reroute through healthier veins. The collapsed vein is reabsorbed into local tissue and eventually fades. Sclerotherapy is often used for cosmetic reasons as and have very few risks although temporary side effectscan arise such as bruising.
After you will be asked to wear compression stockings for 7-10 days following injections with the doctor and 3-4 days following treatmentwith the nurse. Compression stockings are vital to treatment success, aid in shrinkage of the treated veins, improveblood circulation and lessen the risk of blood clots to the leg.
- Exercise/Activity Restrictions and Recommendations:▪ Avoid strenuous exercise such as running and leg weight training for 7 days after injections with the doctor and2-3 days after injections with the nurse.▪ 15-20 minutes of walking daily is recommended. Other mild exercise (bicycling, swimming, elliptical trainer,yoga, etc.) is also fine the first week following injections.▪ Wear your compression stockings during activity if possible. Gradually increase your activity as your posttreatment soreness fades.
- Pain control: We recommend Tylenol (acetaminophen) for any discomfort during the first 2-3 days after treatment.If you feel anti-inflammatories are necessary, please call the office to consult with the physician. Cold packs appliedto any tender areas will also help with pain.
- Bathing: Please keep the leg dry the day of treatment. Avoid soaking in hot baths or hot-tubs 1 week aftertreatment. Showers are fine starting the day after treatment.
- Avoid sun exposure and wear SPF 30 sunscreen on treateaised red areas, small skin sores, darkened skin in the form of lines or spots and multiple tiny red blood vessels.
After sclerotherapy, treated veins tend to fade within a few weeks, although occasionally it may take a month or more to see the full results. In some instances, several sclerotherapy treatments may be needed.
