Vein Therapy
Vein Therapy
Sclerotherapy treats varicose and spider veins with injections to effectively fade and remove the problem veins. The treatment causes the vein to collapse, forcing blood to reroute through healthier veins, and then is reabsorbed into local tissue. Treated veins tend to fade within a few weeks, although occasionally it may take up to a month to see the full results. And most people need several sessions of sclerotherapy to achieve a satisfactory result.
Endovenous Thermal Ablation
is a treatment alternative to surgical stripping of varicose veins. With ultrasound visualization, a small catheter or tube is inserted into the damaged vein, usually through a needle. Thermal energy, or heat, is then delivered inside the vein, which causes the vein to collapse and seal shut. The procedure is typically done in the doctor's office under local anesthesia. Afterwards, a leg wrap or prescription compression stocking is usually placed on the treated leg for 1-2 weeks. Patients are able to walk immediately after the procedure and most individuals are able to return to work the next day.
