If unsightly veins on your legs concern you, we offer this “Gold Standard” in the treatment. Sclerotherapy uses tiny injections of a sclerosing agent (Sotradecol or polidocanol) to irritate the inner lining of the unwanted vein resulting in the closure of the vein. Your body then reabsorbs the treated vein over a 2-6 week period. Our technique has minimal pain, the sclerosing agent has minor stinging and because the gauge of the needle is so small, patients report very little discomfort during the treatment.
The number of treatments needed differs from patient to patient, depending on the extent of the problem. An average of 3-4 sessions is required in most cases, with each session lasting approximately 30 minutes. You may return to work and most activities immediately after treatment.
70-80% clearance of treated veins is a reasonable expectation; however, family history, pregnancy and hormones (such as estrogen, birth control pills and menopause) may cause new veins to form over time.
Kimberly Vonderlieth is a certified physician assistant with over six years of experience in evaluating and treating your leg veins using the technique of sclerotherapy. Kimberly trained extensively with a vascular surgeon for more then two years and continues to update her training with seminars and conferences.
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Before Sclerotherapy
- Do not shave or use heavy creams or lotions on the day of treatment.
- Wash with antimicrobial soap such as Safeguard, Hibiclens, or Betadine cleanser prior to procedure.
- Avoid aspirin, anti-inflammatory medications (ibuprophen, Advil Aleve, etc.), fish oil or flaxseed supplements, and large doses of vitamin E, vitamin C , and St. John’s wort for 5-7 days prior to treatment to decrease bruising. Tylenol is okay.
- Bring shorts or swim suit bottom to wear during treatment.
- Wear loose fitting pants or skirt, your legs will be wrapped for 24 hours after procedure.
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After Sclerotherapy
- Wear the wrap for 24 hours.
- After the wrap is removed, wear your compression hose, during the day, for one week. (You do not need to sleep in the hose)
- YOUR LEGS WILL LOOK WORSE BEFORE THEY LOOK BETTER!! Bruising is NORMAL. The extent of the bruising is dependent on the patient, medications, and supplements.
- It may take 2-3 weeks for bruising to resolve and 4-6 weeks for veins to fade.
- Do not fly or scuba dive within 2 days of treatment.
- Stay active; make sure you go for a 20 minute walk the day of treatment and following days if you are sedentary.
- Do not do the following exercises for one week after treatment. These include jogging, high impact aerobics, and jumping.
- Weight training, low impact aerobics, yoga, walking, elliptical machine, and circuit training are all acceptable exercise.
- PLEASE CALL THE OFFICE at (321) 242-8790 ext. 481 IF YOU EXPERIENCE A PAINFUL, HARD AREA WITH REDNESS AND WARMTH.
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