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SCLEROTHERAPY
What is
Sclerotherapy?
Sclerotherapy
is the most popular and widely used treatment for varicose and spider
veins. Spider veins are vascular deformities in the skin,
manifesting a red to bluish hue usually located at the lower
extremities—particularly in the knee, leg, and ankle area.
This simple procedure involves the injection of a sclerosing solution
to the veins, causing them to collapse and eventually fade.
Risks on
Sclerotherapy
There are minimal risks involved in
Sclerotherapy. Among them
are bruising, possible formation of clots in the deep veins of the
legs, and swelling.
Sclerotherapy
Frequently Asked Questions
Question:
Can I
return immediately to my regular activities after Sclerotherapy
procedure?
Yes, you can resume with your daily routine after the treatment.
However, leg-baring outfits should be avoided for about two weeks.
Question:
Will I
have allergic reactions to the drug injected in my veins?
Allergic reactions seldom happen in Sclerotherapy.
This is because the drug used is generally limited and trapped in the
local area of injection. There are very rare cases when
respiratory or vascular collapse (anaphylaxis) happens and should this
occur your plastic surgeon is trained to manage and treat this
complication effectively.
Question:
Should varicose veins
really be treated?
Varicose
veins
are not normal. Unless they are treated, these veins will not
disappear. When varicose veins are left unchecked, certain
complications may occur such as ankle swelling, skin discoloration,
bleeding, sores, and phlebitis. On the other hand, people who
are not experiencing any pain or discomfort choose not to have their
varicose veins treated.
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