Sclerotherapy
Sclerotherapy involves the injection of a scarring solution into varicose veins followed by the application of pressure over the veins. This damages the inside of the vein forcing it to close off. Multiple treatment sessions may be required to achieve the desired results of varicose vein elimination.
Sclerotherapy works well on small varicose veins or reticular veins that are in the 1 to 3 millimeter size range. It can be used on larger veins, but the success rate is lower. Treatment involves using tiny needles to inject a solution into the vein.
Sclerotherapy is a very effective treatment if the underlying, major veins are normal or have been removed by an ablation or stripping procedure.
The discomfort is minimal and the recovery involves keeping the injected areas wrapped with compression bandages for one to three days.
