How it works.
Spider veins are most often treated with
sclerotherapy, in which a saline or chemical solution that is injected
into the vein, irritating the lining and causing the vein to collapse and
disappear permanently. Sclerotherapy normally takes fifteen minutes to one
hour, depending on the number and length of the spider veins. A series of
treatments at bi-weekly or monthly intervals may be required.
Will it hurt?
Your doctor will apply antiseptic to the
area, then inject a solution into the affected veins with a very fine
needle. Each injection covers about one inch of the vein. During the
procedure, you may feel a slight pinch as the needle is inserted and a
burning sensation as the solution is injected. Next, cotton dressing and
compression tape will be applied to the area. After one area is injected
and taped, the doctor will proceed to the next area.
Pre and posttreatment instructions:
Pretreatment instructions:
Your doctor may recommend
that you avoid aspirin and alcohol, as well as herbal medications and
anti-inflammatory medications, for two weeks prior to your treatment to
minimize bleeding during the procedure. On the day of your treatment you
will be asked not to use moisturizers, sunblock or oil on the affected
area. You should wear shorts or other comfortable clothing that exposes
the spider veins.
Posttreatment instructions:
You may experience temporary
itching or cramping at the injection site. You will be asked to wear a
compression wrap for several days. During this time you must keep the area
dry. Your doctor may prescribe support hose to be worn for several weeks.
This helps to keep the treated vein collapsed. It also reduces the
likelihood of blood clots.
The results.
Generally a second treatment will be
required in order to complete the collapse of the vein. If you have many
veins requiring treatment, multiple sessions may be required.
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