Varicose veins and spider veins on the legs are perhaps very unsightly. Apart from aesthetic reasons, spider veins and varicosities could contribute to pain when left untreated. When the condition worsens, these medical conditions can lead to more serious disorders such as severe varicosities and blood circulation problems.
To correct these medical conditions effectively, your doctor, dermatologist or cosmetic surgeon might prescribe you to undergo sclerotherapy. This is a very simple procedure in which the qualified professional will inject a solution that causes the inflamed veins to collapse and fade from the superficial skin. Sclerotherapy will primarily treat spider veins and varicose veins but may also help in the treatment of haemorrhoids.
Procedure
If you are still unsure if sclerotherapy is best for you, this video will guide you on how it is actually done.
Cost
Sclerotherapy is the least invasive and quite successful in removing spider veins. Costs will vary depending on the state of the complaint: the number of veins to be treated, how many legs to be treated and the experience of the practitioner. It can reach to several hundred dollars per leg per treatment.
Pain Factor
Cramping might be felt after the treatment but pain during the injection of sclerosing solution is minimal.
Recovery Time
After sclerotherapy, you might be advised to don a compression stocking or tape on the treated area for 72 hours or more to guard against blood clotting and for the promotion of healing. The expected results of less visible venous problems are observed months from treatment. It is effective but results would depend on the severity of the condition.
Risks
This treatment may produce side effects after procedure. Itching is a very mild side effect but on a more serious scale, inflammation, allergic reactions to the sclerosing solution, a swollen leg or the formation of ulcers on injection sites might be observed.
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