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Is sclerotherapy for spider veins permanent?
The great news is that the results of sclerotherapy is permanent. Once one vein turns to scar tissue and dissolves from sight, it’s gone for good. This therapy won’t prevent more varicose or spider veins from forming, but it also doesn’t make it more likely that they will.
How long does sclerotherapy for spider veins last?
Small veins will usually disappear more quickly than larger ones. Spider veins will disappear in around 3-6 weeks, and larger veins will respond in about 3-4 months.
Is sclerotherapy for spider veins painful?
One of the first questions many people have when it comes to medical procedures is, “Does it hurt?” Well, we’re happy to inform you that no, sclerotherapy does not generally hurt. The slight pinch of the needle is likely all you’ll feel during your treatment.
Which is better sclerotherapy or laser?
Sclerotherapy is best for superficial spider veins on the legs and hands. It’s less expensive, faster, and more effective than laser treatment. Sclerotherapy is also better for people with darker skin. Lasers produce light that can cause discoloration in people with tanned skin.
Can you walk after sclerotherapy?
When you receive sclerotherapy treatment for varicose veins, you can walk the moment you get up from the treatment table. However, you must limit strenuous exercise for a few days, with the exact number of days decided by your vein doctor.
Which spider vein treatment is best?
Sclerotherapy: This is the most common treatment for leg veins. Over the years, dermatologists have improved sclerotherapy to make it safer and give patients better results. Today, dermatologists use it to treat spider and small varicose veins.
What is the latest treatment for spider veins?
What is the best way to remove spider veins?
A: Spider veins can be removed by laser treatment or sclerotherapy. Both of these treatments provide satisfactory results with almost no downtime. Patients most often can resume even high-intensity physical activity the next day. Laser treatment is popular.
How long will sclerotherapy last?
The results of sclerotherapy are permanent. During treatment, a sclerosant is injected into the walls of the affected veins. The sclerosant irritants the venous walls until they collapse. Once the venous walls collapse, no blood can pass through the vein.
Is sclerotherapy a surgery?
Sclerotherapy involves a doctor injecting a solution into blood vessels or lymph vessels that causes them to shrink. It can help with varicose veins or spider veins. Sclerotherapy is a nonsurgical procedure.