Before and after sclerotherapy

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Before and After Sclerotherapy

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• Sclerotherapy which is a medical procedure used
  to treat the condition known as varicose veins
  (spider veins) is performed by injecting medicine
  into the lymph or blood vessels in an effort to
  reduce or contract them. In addition to using
  this method for the treatment of varicose veins,
  this process can also be used to correct
  disorders that cause blood and lymph vessels to
  be malformed.

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• It is a very simple and non-invasive process of
  treatment and has been used to treat blood and
  lymph vessel disorders since the 1930s. However,
  over time, the procedure has been modified to
  make it less painful and more effective. It
  should be noted that sclerotherapy has a success
  rate of 50-80.

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• Doctors always advise that people who are to
  under sclerotherapy treatment should elude
  specific medication. It is therefore important
  for you to contact your doctor first and let him
  know all the medicines you are currently (not
  forgetting herbs, over-the-counter drugs, and
  dietary supplements). Also, do not apply any
  lotion on the area where the procedure is to take
  place.

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• Doctors will generally advise abstaining from
  painkillers such as ibuprofen (Advil, Nuprin or
  Motrin), aspirin and other anti-inflammatory
  drugs usually for about two-three days prior to
  sclerotherapy.

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During Sclerotherapy

• The procedure usually carried out by a doctor,
  surgeon or dermatologist involves the injection
  (via the use of a fine needle) of a saline
  solution (medically referred to as the
  sclerosant) straight into the vein. This solution
  causes an inflammation which causes the vessel to
  shrink leading to a blood clot. As time passes,
  the blood or lymph vessel fades away after
  turning to scar tissue.

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• Usually, the injection phase comes with some mild
  cramping and discomfort for about a minute or
  two. The amount of discomfort is directly linked
  to the size of the vein. The whole process
  normally takes about 15 to 30 minutes to complete.

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• Generally, the number of veins to be injected
  depends on the location and size of the veins, as
  well as the patients medical condition

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After Sclerotherapy

• Normally, after sclerotherapy, compression wraps
  or stocking will be fitted on the area where the
  process was carried out. Dont bother! You will
  be able to drive yourself back home. These
  stockings are meant to compress the treated
  vessels. Again, doctors will advise you on
  whether you require heavy compression or light
  compression and will provide the corresponding
  stocking or compression wrap.

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• Usually, doctors advise that wraps or stocking
  should be kept on for at least 72 hours
  including nights. After three days, stockings can
  be taken off while lying down you should still
  endeavor to wear them over the next 14 days.

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• Also, walking and light exercise is encouraged.
  However, ibuprofen, aspirin, and other
  anti-inflammatory drugs are prohibited for at
  least 02 days. Also consider avoiding hot
  compresses, hot baths, direct exposure to
  sunlight or saunas and whirlpools over the next
  48 hours.

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Side Effects of Sclerotherapy

• Side effects may include itching, bruising and
  red areas on and around the injection site. Also,
  larger veins may become lumpy or hard and usually
  require several months to fade. Tiny new blood
  vessels may also develop around the area, a
  process known as neovascularization. Should any
  of these side effects occur, contact your doctor.