Oakland Hills Dermatology is your premier location for injection sclerotherapy. Injection Sclerotherapy is the gold standard treatment for varicose and spider vein care. The procedure is a series of injections that involves direct placement of a chemical (saline) solution within the vein that causes irritation that closes the walls together and creates a seal. Shortly thereafter the vein no longer carries the blood and becomes invisible to the naked eye.
Spider veins, also known as telangiectasias, are small thin veins that lie close to the surface of the skin. Although these super fine veins are connected with larger venous system, they are not an essential part of it. They usually take on one of three basic patterns. They may appear in a true spider shape with a group of veins radiating outward from a dark central point, they may resemble branch like shapes, or they may appear as thin separate lines. Spider veins are best treated with injection sclerotherapy.
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What is it?
It is a series of injections that involves direct placement of a chemical solution within the vein that causes irritation that closes the walls together and seal. Shortly thereafter the vein no longer carries the blood and becomes invisible to the eye.
What are spider veins?
Also known as telangiectasias, are small thin veins that lie close to the surface of the skin. Although these super fine veins are connected with larger venous system, they are not an essential part of it.
They usually take on one of three basic patterns. They may appear in a true spider shape with a group of veins radiating outward from a dark central point, they may resemble branch like shapes or appear as thin separate lines.
What causes spider veins?
A number of factor contribute to the development of them, heredity, pregnancy hormonal changes, weight change occupations or activities that require prolonged sitting or standing and certain medications.
Who is a candidate?
Almost anyone can have this treatment performed. Depending on the severity other options may be needed to achieve results
Who is not a candidate?
If you are pregnant or breast feeding or severely diabetic
How long does the treatment last?
The actual treatment is about 45 min.
Is it permanent?
As time passes a few “touch up” or full treatments for new veins that surface
Is there any downtime?
- Afterwards compression stockings will be worn for two weeks
- There may be some bruising and redness
- Some cramping may occur
- You are encouraged to walk to prevent clots from forming
What should be avoided afterwards?
- Prolonged sitting and standing
- Heavy weightlifting, squatting and any “pounding” exercises
How many treatments are needed?
Depending on the individual some may require as many as 3-10 treatments every two weeks
How soon will I see results?
Almost instantly, depending on the severity of the area. Each treatment will show dramatic difference
How does the procedure work?
The in office procedure starts with you lying down on the bed wearing shorts that are provided for you. The area will be cleansed with an antiseptic solution. Approximately one injection is administered for every inch of spider vein- anywhere from 5-40 injections per session. Then a cotton ball and compression tape is applied to each area of the leg as it is finished. You will feel small needle sticks and a mild burning sensation. However the needle is so thin and the solution is so mild that pain is minimal.
