Varicose Vein Sclerosis is a simple aesthetic treatment that eliminates varicose veins by injecting a sclerosing product that closes the broken veins. Three to eight sessions are necessary for an optimal result.
Varicose veins: what they are
Varicose veins are caused by dilation of the veins. Although they begin as small spider veins or venous ramifications, varicose veins can become complicated and cause other diseases, such as thrombosis, skin stains, ulcers or phlebitis.
Causes of varicose veins
Varicose veins can occur due to several factors:
– Genetic factors
– Poor circulation
– Unnatural postures (spending many hours sitting or standing), making the venous and lymphatic return very deficient.
Treatment of varicose veins in aesthetic medicine
Varicose veins can also be treated from Aesthetic Medicine. Thus, Varicose Vein Sclerosis or Vascular Sclerosis is a simple treatment whose objective is to eliminate aesthetic or teleangiectatic varicose veins. To obtain an optimal result, between three and eight sessions are needed, depending on the patient and the sessions range from 15 to 60 minutes, depending on the amount of varicose veins of the patient and the severity of these.
The technique, as stated by experts in Aesthetic Medicine, consists of injecting into the varicose vein a sclerosing product that produces a slight inflammatory reaction in the internal walls of the diseased vein, causing the vein to close. The sclerosing product can also be injected in the form of foam to obtain greater contact with the walls of the veins, obtaining better results.
Contraindications to Varicose Vein Sclerosis
In general, there are few contraindications to undergo this procedure. However, it is always advisable that the medical specialist, after analyzing the patient’s medical history, advises the patient.
It is a less advisable procedure in patients with severe heart disease, decompensated patients, patients suffering from severe liver disease, among other general diseases considered high risk. The reason: during the intervention a sclerosing liquid is injected which is slightly toxic. Hence the importance of a prior analysis of the patient’s anamnesis by the doctor, in order to carry out a proper diagnosis.
Advice after the intervention of Varicose Veins Sclerosis
There is usually little discomfort, although it is usual to notice a stinging sensation when the sclerosing liquid is injected. On the other hand, after the treatment, a compressive bandage and medium compression stockings are placed on the operated area so that the result is as effective as possible.