Sclerotherapy

What is Sclerotherapy?

Sclerotherapy is a treatment that involves injecting a product within the vein to provoke atrophy and collapse of the vase. Commonly called “drying”.

WHEN VARICOSE VEINS SCLEROTHERAPY CAN BE MADE?

Especially should be used to treat varicose veins thinner and some popliteal vein varices.

HOW MANY SESSIONS ARE NECESSARY?

Depends on the type of patient, but usually it takes between 2 to 5 sessions, made every 7-10 days.

OVERRIDES THE SURGERY?

That rarely happens. When there is no surgical indication, this should be done regardless of whether it is made to Ms. Let’s say that the MS will improve the external aspect and the surgery treats the root of the problem.

WHAT ARE THE TYPES OF MS THAT EXIST?

Different Sclerosing products are used:

• Polidocanol -2 0.5%
• Glycerin, chromed
• 75% glucose,
• Foam,
• Etc

THERE ARE OTHER PROCEDURES OF SCLEROSIS?

Yes. For example, the Crioescleroterapia.

Consists of injectrar the previous products very cold in order to decrease pain and improve the result.