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Sclerotherapy |
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Sclerotherapy is a popular method of eliminating
superficial telangiectasias (spider veins) in which a
solution, called sclerosing agent, is injected into the
veins. The injection causes a sclerosis or the formation
of fibrous tissue in the vessel subsequent to an
inflammatory reaction. This process causes a gradual
fading of the treated vessel over a period of several
weeks to several months.
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What is the Percentage of
success? |
| Most people treated will have good results, however
there is no guarantee that sclerotherapy will be
effective in every case. Approximately 10% of patients
who undergo sclerotherapy have poor to fair results.
(‘poor results’ means that the veins have not totally
disappeared after six months). |
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What are the
most common side effects? |
The most common side effects are bruising, transient
hyperpigmentation, pain and blood accumulation in
treated vessel. Other types of procedures to treat
telangiectasias involve Lasers or Filtered Flash-Lamp,
which can be utilized to treat small spider veins.
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Other
Treatments for Telangiectasias |
| Other types of procedures to treat telangiectasias
involve the use of Lasers or Filtered Flash-Lamp, which
are used to treat small spider veins. |
