Here are some of the most common questions we answer about treatments for varicose and spider veins:
There are a number of ways you can treat them, including lifestyle changes, medical treatments and sclerotherapy.
What’s sclerotherapy?
Sclerotherapy is known most commonly as vein injections. It’s the non-surgical destruction of spider and varicose veins, and is the most common treatment. The plastic surgeon uses a needle to inject a liquid chemical in the vein that cause the vein walls to swell and seal together and shut. This stops the flow of blood, the vein turns into scar tissue and fades in a few weeks.
How many vein injections will I have to get?
Depending on the condition of the vein, it may have to be treated more than once. Treatments are done normally every 4 to 6 weeks.
Are there any side effects?
The possible side effects include:
Stinging, red and raised patches of skin. Bruises are also a possibility, and these go away shortly after treatment.
Spots, brown lines or blood vessel groups around the treated vein. These will also go away not long after the treatment.
Blood lumps that get trapped and cause inflammation. These aren’t dangerous, and can be relieved with heat application and taking aspirin.
What about vein stripping?
Varicose vein stripping is done commonly while you’re anesthetized. An incision is made in the groin, and the problem vein is tied off at the ligation. A wire stripper is then inserted down the vein, and the vein is removed. This is the common treatment option for large varicose veins.
For more about sclerotherapy or vein stripping, contact Minneapolis plastic surgeon Richard S. Werner by visiting www.RichardSWernerMD.com.
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