Ultrasound guided sclerotherapy
A solution (similar to alcohol) is injected directly into the larger, superficial veins or into the deeper veins that cannot be seen. Using ultrasound guidance, the solution is injected into the inner side of the vein, causing vein walls to collapse. Compression stockings are then used to make sure the walls stay collapsed and as the vein is treated, smaller spider and reticular veins will often absorb themselves into the body and disappear. The larger the vein is, the more concentrated the solution has to be. The injection is repetitive, pending on the size of the vein.
Success Rate: The treatment is efficient for small and medium veins. In case of larger veins, success rate can reach up to 80 percent.Recovery Time: The treated area needs to be wrapped with bandage for a period of several days to weeks. Post treatment, the appearance of the leg improves within several weeks or months.
Risks: Brownish discolorations can appear around the treated area, which will disappear after a period of several weeks or months. In addition, the injected solution can reach deeper veins, thus causing a deep vein thrombosis(rare!).
