Traditional Sclerotherapy

Injection Sclerotherapy remains the treatment of choice today for spider veins and small varicose veins.�� The technique has veen used for greater than fifty years.�� He smallest of needles is inserted directly into the vein.�� There is minimal pain on injection.�� A foaming solution technique (Foam Sclerotherapy), with FDA approved sodium tetradecyl is used. The chemical solution irritates the lining of the vessel causing it to swell and stick together.�� Some of the veins, overtime, shrink.�� The colored (red, blue) appearance of the veins will fade or disappear.�� The treated veins are wrapped with an ace(cotton,sponge, and/or coban) or a compression hose is applied.

Advancements in sclerotherapy include the use of technology to guide the injection of the solution into the veins. These include ultrasound guided, techniques and infrared VeinViewer technology.