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SPIDER
&
VARICOSE
VEINS |
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SCLEROTHERAPY |
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What
is
Sclerotherapy? |
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Sclerotherapy
is a
technique
used
to
treat
spider
veins
and
varicose
veins.
This
is
accomplished
by
injecting
a sclerosing
agent
into
the
vein
through
a
tiny
needle. |
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What
are
spider
and
varicose
veins? |
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Spider
veins
are
formed
by
the
dilation
of
blood
vessels
which
are
close
to
the
surface
of |
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the
skin.
They
are
most
commonly
found
on
the
legs
and
face. |
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Varicose
veins
are
enlarged
blood
vessels
caused
by
the
weakening
of
valves
or
vein
walls |
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Varicose
veins
are
located
deeper
than
spider
veins. |
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What
causes
spider
and
varicose
veins? |
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Pregnancy,
prolonged
standing,
and
heredity
are
the
primary
causes
of
varicose
and
spider |
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veins.
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How
does
Sclerotherapy
work? |
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Treatment
can
last
from
15
to
45
minutes,
depending
on
the
number
of
veins
treated
during |
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a
session.
Discomfort
is
minimal,
and
no
anesthesia
is
required.
Upon
injection
of
the |
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sclerosing
agent,
the
solution
replaces
the
blood
in
the
vein
causing
irritation
and
corrosion |
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to
the
walls
of
the
vessels.
Through
the
natural
healing
process
of
the
body,
the
vein |
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begins
to
decompose,
shrink
and
eventually
disappear.
Nearby
vessels
then
begin
the |
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work
of
carrying
blood.
The
improvement
will
be
gradual.
Many
patients
experience |
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60%
to
80%
of
the
treated
vessels
resolved.
Although
the
vessel
in
question
is |
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resolved,
this
does
not
prevent
other
spider
or
varicose
veins
from
forming. |
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What
are
the
side
effects? |
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Most
often,
you
will
be
able
to
resume
regular
activities
immediately.
Excessive
standing |
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and
vigorous
activities
are
not
advised
for
24
to
48
hours.
Support
hose
or
snug |
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wrappings
may
be
recommended.
Following
treatment,
the
area
will
appear
darkened |
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and/or
bruised
but
this
is
temporary
and
will
fade
over
time. |
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Who
is a
candidate? |
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The
physician
or
his/her
staff
will
determine
if
you
are
a
candidate.
This
will
require
a
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consultation
visit
during
which
your
medical
history
will
be
reviewed
and
the
vessels
in
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question
will
be
examined.
A
treatment
plan
will
then
be
decided
upon
for
best
results.
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Several
treatments
may
be
required
to
achieve
the
optimum
results.
Schedule
your
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consultation
today
and
see
how
this
procedure
can
make
a
difference
for
you. |
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