Sclerotherapy consists of the introduction of a substance that produces the fibrosis of the varicose vein and the closure of these. In this way, according to experts in Angiology and Vascular Surgery, it reduces the effects of venous hypertension caused by an impairment in venous return.
Treatment of sclerosis with foam
During the treatment to eliminate varicose veins, the use of anesthetics is not necessary, since it is not painful in the sclerosis of small caliber varicose veins. As for larger caliber varicose veins, sometimes the inflammatory reaction may cause discomfort in the following days.
After undergoing foam sclerosis, minimal care must be taken, such as wearing an elastic support while the treatment is being performed. The legs should also be kept out of the sun during the process to avoid possible pigmentation.
Advantages of foam sclerosis
Foam sclerosis is a technique that can be performed on an outpatient basis and in the same office. The disadvantage is that the method of sclerosis of saphenous shafts has a higher rate of recurrence compared to other techniques, such as endolaser.
Do varicose veins reappear?
Varicose veins may reappear if the saphenous vein shafts are re-damaged. At the level of reticular varicose veins or varicose veins, the treatments are more successful.