2077 N Zaragoza Rd, Ste 6
El Paso, TX 79938
El Paso, TX 79938
1300 Murchison Dr, Ste 110
El Paso, TX 79902
El Paso, TX 79902
4242 Hondo Pass Dr, Ste 113
El Paso, TX 79904
El Paso, TX 79904
Sclerotherapy is a vein treatment that effectively removes smaller varicose or spider veins. It’s an outpatient, walk in-walk out procedure that has a minimal recovery time with few to no symptoms and side effects afterward. We offer sclerotherapy treatment at El Paso Varicose Vein Laser Treatment Center to help anyone suffering from bothersome varicose veins.
During sclerotherapy, a professional injects a chemical solution into the vein of your leg. The solution, of which the intensity and consistency depend on the size of the vein being treated, causes the blood in the vein to collapse. The clot is then reabsorbed and the vein is effectively removed from your body. It sounds a lot scarier than it really is. In reality, you may experience mild discomfort and pain during the procedure, but it is safe and generally comes with no side effects.
There are two safe, FDA approved solutions that can be injected into your veins. The first is sodium tetradecyl sulfate, and the second is polidocanol. Both are solutions that close the injected veins.
After sclerotherapy, you may notice skin discoloration, swelling, blisters, and hive-like skin irritations. These shouldn’t be a cause for concern and should remedy themselves within a short amount of time or with over the counter drugs.
After receiving the treatment, you may experience mild pain and discomfort around the area for roughly a week. After the procedure, you may resume usual activity and we encourage our patients to walk around after the procedure to increase blood flow and decrease swelling. For three to four days after the procedure, you will need to wear a compression stocking. You’ll also want to avoid strenuous activity and intense exercise for a few weeks after.
If you are in the El Paso area and need treatment for your varicose and spider veins, El Paso Varicose Vein Laser Clinic can help. Call us today for more information.