Sclerotherapy and varicose veins

Sclerotherapy is a technique used for aesthetic purposes for the treatment of blemishes or malformations of blood vessels. By injecting a sclerosing solution into capillaries, venules or veins it is possible to facilitate closure and consequently collapse. Dr. Alfio Sciuto, expert in General Surgery in Catania, talks about it

What is sclerotherapy?

Sclerotherapy is a method through which it is possible to find the solution for vascular and lymphatic diseases such as:

  • Telangiectasia
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Night cramps in the legs
  • Varicose veins or varicose veins
  • Ache
  • Swelling
  • heartburn

The procedure consists of an injection of a sclerosing solution into the affected vessels in order to cause its collapse. This will not cause the interruption of blood flow which, on the other hand, will find other blood pathways to take.

When are the first results visible?

In the case of therapy applied on small vessels, it is sufficient to wait about a week to be able to appreciate the first results. If, on the other hand, the treatment is performed on large blood vessels, it is necessary to wait a few months.

Are there any risks associated with treatment?

Although this is a fairly safe procedure, mild or severe complications may occur.

Mild or temporary consequences can be resolved in a short time and include:

  • Bruises;
  • Skin irritations ;
  • Dark lines or spots on the skin;
  • Red and raised areas;
  • Appearance of tiny bright red blood vessels.

Major, potentially dangerous, risks may require adequate medical treatment and include:

  • Inflammation in the injection area with the appearance of swelling, heat and pain;
  • Formation of blood clots inside the blood vessel which prevents the passage of flow. Furthermore, the clots could move towards other deeper blood vessels, in different areas than the one in which the injection was made, causing a deep vein thrombosis;
  • Pulmonary embolism as an effect of deep vein thrombosis. In this case it is necessary to intervene immediately;
  • Presence of asymptomatic air bubbles in the blood or with evident symptoms of headache, nausea, visual disturbances;
  • Allergic reactions.

For the reasons indicated above it is necessary to know the patient’s medical history and subject it to an accurate physical examination.

 

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