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There are many vascular and lymphatic malformations that may occur to anyone at any age in their life. These malformations like the varicose veins can become real issues for anyone as they are unsightly and may even be painful. For many people there is no way to treat these malformations but the truth is that there is a way to remedy them through the means of sclerotherapy. This is a procedure that is focused on the treatment of our body’s blood vessels including their possible malformations.
While there are many forms of treatment for varicose veins such as radiofrequency therapy, laser ablation and even surgery, none of them have grown in popularity as much as sclerotherapy. Sclerotherapy is generally performed with ultrasound guidance that allows the doctor see the underlying veins below the skin’s tissue. By using this ultra sound procedure the doctor can see the various abnormalities while at the same time see exactly where they are placing the injection.
For over 150 years the procedure of sclerotherapy has been performed with success as a remedy to varicose veins. Although in the past this technique was performed rather crudely but with the advent of current technology the sclerotherapy treatments have become easier to perform and thus proven to become more popular. The sclerotherapy treatment is done with an injection into the layer of soft tissue in which these malformations are present and slowly erases them from view until the unsightly malformations are no longer visible.
Although the sclerotherapy treatment has been around for over 150 years it was not until the 1980’s with the advent of duplex ultra sounding technology that the sclerotherapy started becoming a popular choice as a remedy to unsightly varicose veins and is today one of the most popular treatments available. If you are planning on undergoing a sclerotherapy treatment then it is important to speak with your physician with regards to the possible side effects, risks and complications associated with the sclerotherapy injections. By making sure you know and understand the procedure as well as the possible outcomes you will be able to make a more informed decision about undergoing your sclerotherapy treatment. |
