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Scleotherapy:
Vein Treatment
 If
you have spider veins on your body you may want to consider scleotherapy to
remove them,
Scleotherapy can easily and painlessly remove your unwanted spider veints.
What Is Sclerotherapy?
Sclerotherapy is a popular method of eliminating varicose veins and
superficial telangiectasias (“spider veins”) in which a solution, called a
“sclerosing agent,” is injected into the veins.
What Are Spider Veins?
These are the small, dilated veins seen frequently on the thighs, around the
knees, on the calves, and around the ankles.
Do They Serve A Purpose?
No. They represent a dilation of surface vessels secondary to increased
pressure in the deeper veins.
Is Sclerotherapy For Everyone?
The majority of persons who have sclerotherapy performed will get cleared of
their varicosities or at least see good improvement. Unfortunately, however,
10% of patients who undergo sclerotherapy have poor to fair results. (“Poor
results” means that the veins have not totally disappeared after six
treatments.) In very rare instances, the patient’s condition may become
worse after sclerotherapy treatment.
How Many Treatments Will I Need?
The number of treatments needed to clear or improve the condition differs
from patient to patient, depending on the extent of varicose and spider
veins present. One to six or more treatments may be needed, the average is
three to four. Individual veins usually require one to three treatments.
Feel free to make a consultation with Board Certified Dermatologist, Debra
Jaliman, MD at her Manhattan, New York office to discuss your scleotherapy
treatment.
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