Varicose veins or chronic venous insufficiency is uncomfortable at best but may cause dangerous health problems if untreated. Sclerotherapy is a time-tested treatment that is one of the most effective ways to get rid of varicose veins forever. The procedure is a minimally invasive treatment that involves injecting a chemical called a sclerosant directly into the varicose vein. How Does Sclerotherapy Work? Sclerotherapy has been effectively used in various forms since the 19th century, but … [Read more...]
Treating Varicose Veins with Sclerotherapy
The presence of varicose veins can leave you feeling bad about yourself due to the impact they can have on the appearance. In addition, they frequently produce symptoms that can cause physical discomforts. If you are caught up in a situation like this, there is good news in that treatment methods are available that do not require extensive downtime for recovery. Before you undergo something invasive like vein stripping surgery, you might want to have a discussion with our specialist about … [Read more...]
The Benefits of Sclerotherapy for Varicose Vein Treatment
Sclerotherapy is a treatment for those who suffer from varicose veins and spider veins. In this procedure, a chemical called sclerosant is injected into the targeted vein in order to close it by scarring the inside lining. If you're looking to rid your legs of unsightly and painful varicose veins, this treatment may be for you. About the Sclerotherapy Procedure First, the leg to be treated will need to be elevated in order to allow blood to drain. Then the sclerosant will be injected into … [Read more...]
Can Sclerotherapy Treat Broken Capillaries?
Sclerotherapy is the treatment of choice for smaller varicose veins, spider veins and Broken Capillaries. Using an injection, the offending blood vessel is scarred and forced to collapse. This reduces or eliminates them entirely and can also eliminate the need for a more invasive procedure such as vein stripping. The Process of Sclerotherapy Once you are cleared for treatment, the process of treating your spider veins or burst capillaries is quite simple and straightforward. A syringe … [Read more...]
Sclerotherapy for Varicose Vein Treatment
Varicose veins can be a condition that is anywhere from mildly disfiguring to physically painful. This condition stems from the way that blood vessels expand due to high blood pressure, genetics, and other causes. The good news is that Sclerotherapy at MacMed Medical can treat varicose veins. Understanding how this common and safe procedure works will enable you to decide if Sclerotherapy is the treatment of choice for your varicose veins. What is Sclerotherapy? Sclerotherapy is a … [Read more...]
8 Facts to Know about Sclerotherapy and the Treatment of Veins
Last week we explored Ionithermie as a way to get summer and bikini ready. But what about other cosmetic problems that keep us in our jeans and off the beach? We’re talking about spider and varicose veins, those unsightly purple ropes and spindles that keep so many women from feeling beautiful in shorts or a bathing suit. You see, there’s no need to spend this summer hiding under slacks or a mumu. Proven treatment is available and can remove these unsightly veins once and for all. The … [Read more...]
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