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The Sclerotherapy treatment was developed in the 1920’s. It is a treatment for spider veins, or telangiectasias, those tiny purple and red blood vessels found most commonly on the thighs or lower legs of women. They are hereditary and can form anywhere on the leg, from the top of the thigh to the ankle. Occasionally, spider veins appear on the face. Varicose veins are larger. They can appear raised with a bluish color and can become quite painful. Although spider veins and varicose veins carry blood, they are not part of the venous valve system. A typical treatment may last for 15 to 20 minutes and consist of multiple injections. Complete correction of the treated area is not expected on the first treatment. In most cases, about 50 - 70% of the treated vessels will be gone for good. However, new veins may appear and additional treatments are generally required for optimum results. These treatments may be in three week intervals. You may be asked to wear special heavy-duty stockings to help keep pressure on the veins. This will reduce bruising and help keep the treated veins closed. Bruises around the treated areas usually disappear after the first week. A tan or brownish pigment may persist for six to eight weeks when larger veins are involved. Occasionally, small clots can develop at the injection site. These are not a cause for concern and may be removed to allow healing to progress. Patients are generally encouraged to resume normal activities immediately. We do ask that you refrain from vigorous activities for the first 24 hours. Walking is encouraged because it increases blood flow through the other veins. Although your final results may not be apparent for several months, most patients experience a 60% to 80% improvement. The day of your treatment, we thoroughly cleanse the area to be treated with alcohol. Then we mark the veins to be treated while you are standing. The larger veins are usually treated first. Using a tiny syringe fitted with a micro-needle, a small amount of sclerosing agent is injected into the vein. Sclerosing solution displaces the blood within the vein. It then causes irritation to the lining of the vein, making it swell shut. The needle is withdrawn and pressure to the area is applied immediately. While each vein may require several injections, most disappear in two weeks to two months. Most Sclerotherapy patients report little if any discomfort. A few may experience a mild burning sensation when we inject the solution, but it stops in a few seconds. If you have questions about Sclerotherapy, contact us today for more information or to schedule your personal consultation with Dr. Becker. The Advanced Facial Cosmetic & Laser Surgery Center serves all of Florida, including Orlando, Melbourne and Vero Beach.
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