Varicose veins are enlarged veins at or close to the surface of the skin. They often appear twisted, discolored and may be painful. It is common for varicose and varicose veins to cause leg aches, fatigue, calf cramps, or restless leg syndrome. Spider veins called telangiectasias are tiny bluish or reddish looking veins at the surface of the skin found on the legs or face.

Through a procedure called Sclerotherapy, both spider veins and superficial varicose veins can be treated. Sclerotherapy is a technique in which a very fine needle is used to inject an FDA approved solution directly into the veins. The treatment feels like a small mosquito bite. The medication causes a mild, controlled reaction which results in the vein walls shrinking and ultimately closing. During treatment, patients are advised to wear medical compression hose for two days, which are available for purchase at our office. Since the procedure is completely non-surgical there is no recovery period. Our patients may resume normal daily activities immediately.

Ultrasound Guided Sclerotherapy for bulging varicose veins, an alternative to vein stripping, is also available at our office. It is a non-surgical procedure in which the use of an ultrasound machine provides a “map” or diagram of the deep and superficial veins for localization and visualization of the sites of refux (backflow) in the superficial veins. The ultrasound machine guides the practitioner for an accurate injection with an FDA approved solution causing a reaction in the vein resulting in the closing of that vein segment. Ultrasound Guided Sclerotherapy is a procedure offered by Lori Harrington that can help you get rid of those painful, unsightly, bulging varicose veins without surgery.

To discuss if sclerotherapy or ultrasound guided sclerotherapy is right for you, please contact us at 954.384.8300 or email us at info@plasticsurgeryweston.com for a complimentary consultation appointment.