Sclerotherapy

Also known as: Varicose vein therapy

Duration: About 15 to 30 minutes

Sclerotherapy is a procedure that is performed in a clinic setting to treat varicose veins and chronic venous insufficiency in the lower extremities/limbs. The targeted vein is treated with a sclerosing substance to seal off the diseased vein and reroute the blood flow to other healthy ones.

Uses: 

• In varicose veins and chronic venous insufficiency

Preparing for the procedure: 

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How it is performed: 

• First, an ultrasound is performed to check for any clots in the leg veins.
• Once the vein to be treated is targeted, a local anesthetic will be given so you can relax while you remain awake during the procedure.
• With ultrasound guidance, a sclerosing substance is injected into the targeted vein in your leg.
• The substance scars the lining of the vein and seals it off.
• The blood flow is redirected to other healthy veins.
• A compression stocking is given to wear at the end.