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Toronto Vein Clinic
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Sclerotherapy is a procedure in which a sclerosing
solution is injected into a blood vessel with a fine
needle.
The injection causes the lining of blood vessels to swell and shrink thereby
eliminating
the incompetent veins. After the sclerosing agent has been injected, the vein
fades to
a point where it is no longer visible.
From 10 - 30 blood vessels can be injected per session. Discomfort is minimal
because the needles used are very small.
Because of the manner in which veins feed each other, veins are treated starting
at
the top of the legs.
Veins may sometimes have to be injected more than once before they become less
apparent. Because larger veins "feed" smaller veins, the large veins must be
treated
first.
Though you may experience some initial bruising you can expect a significant
improvement in the appearance of leg veins after several treatments. Full
results
may not be apparent for about 3 months.
Redness and bruising following treatment usually disappear within 7-10 days. You
may also experience an aching feeling in your legs for the first day or two
following
treatment.
You may be asked to wear elastic support hose following your sclerotherapy
treatments.
Though rare, the possible side effects of sclerotherapy include brown marks on
the
skin, allergic reaction to the sclerosing agent and ulcers (more common in
patients
who smoke cigarettes).
While the veins treated by sclerotherapy will not come back, new blood vessels
will
appear over time.
To avoid a recurrence of broken capillaries, we recommend:
- physical exercise
- elastic stockings
- avoidance of standing for long periods
- you keep your weight normal
A yearly check-up at our office is recommended to detect the appearance of new
veins that can be treated with sclerotherapy.
Dr. Weksberg is a well known authority on this procedure. He has published
articles and lectured extensively on this topic.
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