Eliminate Spider Veins With Ease
Sclerotherapy is a treatment for spider and some finer varicose veins that involves using a fine needle to inject a solution directly into the problematic veins. Laser treatment delivers heat directly to the targeted veins. Both processes are safe, proven medical procedures. They cause the treated spider veins to dry up and fade from view. The dried up tissue is absorbed over time by your body and blood circulation is continued through other healthy veins. Both procedures are fast and work almost immediately. Treatment sessions are short and most people are back to their regular daily routine quickly. Both are almost equally effective, so you and your Triangle Vein Clinic provider will determine together the best course of treatment needed. It depends on a number of factors, skin coloring, areas to be treated, etc. With Triangle Vein Clinic you have the option of which treatment fits your specific needs the best.
How Do I Prepare For Treatment?
Both treatments usually require no special preparation; however, you should not shave or apply lotion to the areas being treated the day before or the day of treatment. Let your doctor know of any routine medications you may be taking. It is best if you are well hydrated before your visit. We recommend drinking 4-6 additional glasses of water the day before treatment. Treatment usually takes around 30-60 minutes although, we advise patients (especially first-time patients) to plan on spending about two hours at our office.
Treatment Is Quick And Easy
The actual session usually lasts 30 minutes, sometimes longer depending on need and comfort levels. Treatments are done in the office at Triangle Vein Clinic with no need for hospitalization. During the procedure, patients typically report only mild discomfort, that of a slight to moderate stinging sensation immediately after the sclerotherapy injection or the laser pulse. The sensation disappears within a few seconds. For some, there may be slight bruising around the treatment area. Spider veins usually clear within six to eight weeks. With laser treatment, visual results are almost instantaneous. In most cases several visits are necessary, so it is great that it’s virtually painless with very short recovery time. Many patients are back to their routine the same day, but you can expect to return to normal activities the next day. Most patients experience up to a 75 percent improvement upon completion of treatments.
For Best Results After Sclerotherapy
To maximize your treatment we recommend you avoid strenuous activity, hot tub baths, saunas, and tanning beds for the first week after the procedure. You should wear the bandages until the next morning. For quicker healing and to help healthy circulation you should wear compression stockings daily for one week following the procedure.
After Laser Treatment
For best results, you should refrain from activities that pump blood to the lower legs, such as hiking, biking or treadmill for a couple of days. We also recommend wearing compression stockings for 48 hours after spider vein laser treatment.