Sclerotherapy is a very effective treatment for the reduction and elimination of varicose veins, but it depends on some factors, such as the doctor's practice of angiology, effectiveness of the substance injected into the vein, response of the person's body to treatment and size of vessels.
This technique is ideal for treating small varicose veins, up to 2 mm, and vines, not being as effective in eliminating large varicose veins. However, even if the individual has only small varicose veins in the leg and does some sclerotherapy sessions, if he does not follow certain medical guidelines, be sedentary, and stand for a long time standing or sitting, other varicose veins may arise.
Sclerotherapy can be made with foam or glucose, and foam is indicated for the treatment of large varicose veins. In addition, it can be laser, but the results are not as satisfactory and may require complementary treatment with foam or glucose to eliminate the varicose veins. When sclerotherapy with glucose can not eliminate vessels of great caliber, surgery is recommended, especially if the saphenous vein, which is the main vein of the leg and thigh, is involved. Learn how sclerotherapy with glucose and foam sclerotherapy is done.
When to do sclerotherapy
Sclerotherapy can be done with an aesthetic purpose, but also when it can pose a risk to the woman. In very dilated veins, blood flow slows down, which can lead to clot formation and subsequently a thrombosis condition can be established. Here's how to identify thrombosis and what to do to avoid it.
Sclerotherapy sessions last on average 30 minutes and should be done once a week. The number of sessions depends on the amount of vases to be eliminated and the method used. Usually laser sclerotherapy requires fewer sessions so that the result can be noticed. Learn how laser sclerotherapy works.
How to prevent varicose veins from coming back
It is important after sclerotherapy to take some care to prevent varicose veins from appearing again, such as:
- Avoid wearing high heels every day as it can compromise circulation;
- Avoid overweight;
- Perform physical activities with professional follow-up, because depending on the exercise may be more tension in the vessels;
- Wear elastic compression stockings, especially after sclerotherapy with glucose;
- Sit or lie down with your legs up;
- Avoid sitting around all day;
- Quit smoking;
- Seek medical advice before using contraceptive pill.
Other care that should be taken after sclerotherapy are the use of moisturizers, sunscreen, avoid depilation and exposure of the region treated in the sun so that there is no appearance of blemishes.
