FOAM VARICOSE VEIN INJECTION SCLEROTHERAPY TOUTED AS MORE EFFECTIVE AND A VIDEO ABOUT ADVANTAGES OF FOAM SCLEROTHERAPY FOR VARICOSE VEINS

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They continue to develop new and better methods to treat varicose and spider veins. The most common varicose vein procedure is sclerotherapy. Foam sclerotherapy is a variation that is designed to increase the effectiveness of the injection solution. The doctor injects a solution into the varicose vein that causes the vein walls to swell, stick together, and seal shut. This stops the flow of blood and the vein turns into scar tissue. In a few weeks, the vein should fade.













Sclerotherapy is the most common treatment for both spider veins and varicose veins. Foam varicose vein therapy is a new variation of injection sclerotherapy. Because foam has a greater surface area than liquid,the foam that is injected is able to adhere to the vein walls more effectively and cause faster shrinkage of the damaged veins. In sclerotherapy, or ‘injection therapy’,a mild chemical solution is injected into the incompetent varicose vein. The sclerosing agent irritates the walls of the vessel, causing it to collapse. The body then absorbs the vein and blood is re-routed to a healthy vein, restoring proper venous circulation in the area.







Treating varicose veins is one of the most prominent cosmetic procedures. Varicose veins are enlarged veins that can be flesh colored, dark purple or blue. They have defective valves that let blood flow back. They often look like cords and appear twisted and bulging. They are swollen and raised above the surface of the skin. Spider veins are similar to varicose veins, but they are smaller. Varicose veins are commonly found on the backs of the calves or on the inside of the leg.

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Foam sclerotherapy is a variation of the form of delivering the sclerosing agent. The foam solution has the consistency of shaving cream, which improves treatment in two distinct ways. First,the foam displaces blood within the vein, permitting the full strength of the sclerosing agent to be in direct contact with the vein wall for an extended period of time without any dilution effects. Second, the foam is visible via ultrasound imaging and can be easily tracked and guidedto the source of the venous problem.





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Veins have one-way valves composed of two leaflets that close together when filled with blood. The closed valve prevents blood from flowing back into the leg. If these valves become damaged and fail to function properly (become incompetent) blood can become static in the leg. If the valve is not closing properly blood falls back down and causes pressure sideways. Resulting in varicose veins.




Possible side effects of sclerotherapy include:

Temporary stinging or painful cramps where the injection was made

Temporary red raised patches of skin where the injection was made

Temporary small skin sores where the injection was made

Temporary bruises where the injection was made

Spots around the treated vein that usually disappear

Brown lines around the treated vein that usually disappear

Groups of fine red blood vessels around the treated vein that usually disappear





"The treated vein can also become inflamed or develop lumps of clotted blood. Applying heat and taking aspirin or antibiotics can relieve inflammation. Lumps of coagulated blood can be drained".