It’s the Gold Standard for eliminating spider veins. It is relatively painless and can be performed on an outpatient basis. It's Sclerotherapy!

Treatment at LaserPro Medical

A concentrated saline solution is injected into the spider vein with a microfine needle. The solution washes over the tiny cells,which line the inner wall of the blood vessel, dries them out, and causes them to shrink. Within a few weeks, the blood vessels disappear by a natural cleaning of the body. The work of carrying the blood is shifted to other healthy blood vessels nearby, consequently improving circulation

What do I need to know about the procedure?
Sclerotherapy is very effective spider vein treatment. 10 to 40 veins may be treated in one session. When spider veins are interconnected, injection into one site may fade the entire network; otherwise, individual injections are necessary. Sometimes several sessions are needed to clear the veins satisfactorily.

What about Laser treatments?
Sclerotherapy can be used in conjunction with laser treatment to maximize the clearing of the veins and to minimize the side-effects.

What is so special about Dr. Vu’s treatments?
Successful results are very technique dependent and needs to be done often by the performing physician. Dr. Vu's expertise performing Sclerotherapy on spider veins of the legs has led her to improve the results by using microfine needles and light magnification. Consequently, she is extraordinarily accurate at delivering the solution into the vein. In her consideration for patient comfort, Dr. Vu adds anesthetic into her solution, making her Sclerotherapy a very well tolerated procedure. The vast majority of patients having this procedure are highly satisfied with their results.

How long do the results last?
The veins that resolve with Sclerotherapy are gone forever; some people never have trouble with their veins again.

What exactly are spider veins?
Spider veins are formed by the dilation of a small group of blood vessels located close to the surface of the skin. Although they can appear anywhere on the body, spider veins are most commonly found on the face and legs. They usually pose no health hazard but may produce a dull aching in the legs after prolonged standing.

Who develops spider and varicose veins?
More than 20 percent of women have some form of varicose condition. The exact cause of spider and varicose veins is unknown, although heredity, pregnancy and hormonal changes are believed to be factors contributing to both conditions. Four times more women than men have varicose veins.

Can Sclerotherapy prevent spider veins?
Although Sclerotherapy works for existing spider veins, it does not prevent new ones from developing. Wearing medical grade compression hose can prevent spider veins.

What happens after the treatment?
We recommend walking but avoiding strenuous exercise for 24 hours. No hot tubs / baths for 3 days. Medical grade compression hose worn for 7 days around the clock, followed by three weeks during the day, is recommended since it increases the effectiveness of Sclerotherapy. The treated blood vessels disappear over a period of one to two weeks.

Are there any side effects following treatment?
During the many years that Dr. Vu has performed Sclerotherapy, she has never had any significant side effects occur. Patients return to their normal activities immediately. Possible side effects are minimal and usually transient. Temporary reactions can include a slight swelling of the leg or foot, minor bruising and itching.

Photogallery

	Varicose Veins Courtesy of Ron Bush, MD, FACS Dayton, Ohio
	Varicose Veins Courtesy of Madeline Bachta, M.D. Needham, Massachusetts
	Spider Veins Courtesy of Jerome Garden, M.D. Chicago, Illinois
	Spider Veins Courtesy of Jerome Garden, M.D. Chicago, Illinois

I'm interested - what do I do next?
Contact us at 888-393-8880 to schedule a complimentary consultation. During the appointment you can talk with our trained staff about treatments for unsightly leg veins.

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