Sclerotherapy

Heart and Vein Center

Rodolfo Farhy, MD, FACC, FAHA

Cardiologist & Vein Specialist located in Lathrup Village, MI

It’s estimated that about one-third of all adults in the United States have at least one varicose vein — those damaged and enlarged veins that are visible just beneath the surface of the skin. Although any vein can become varicose, the veins in your legs and feet are more likely to be affected. At Heart and Vein Center in Lathrup Village, Michigan, vascular surgeon Dr. Rodolfo Farhy uses sclerotherapy to treat many types of varicose veins, including spider veins, right in his office. To learn more, call or book your appointment online today.

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Sclerotherapy

varicose veins

Overview:

Sclerotherapy is widely considered the treatment of choice for small to mid-sized varicose veins as well as bothersome spider veins. The quick, minimally-invasive procedure involves injecting a specially formulated solution directly into the unwanted veins, which ultimately causes them to collapse and fade away. Used properly, these injections are safe, effective, and pose little risk of side effects.

Procedure:

Sclerotherapy, which is done in-office and requires virtually no downtime, is especially useful for removing spider veins and preventing complications in varicose veins. Dr. Farhy performs two types of sclerotherapy, depending on the location of the vein he’s treating: Visual sclerotherapy for the veins that can be seen with the naked eye, and ultrasound guided sclerotherapy which uses ultrasound to locate the veins which require treatment.

Post procedure:

Although you will need to wear compression stockings immediately following the procedure and for the next several days, you can resume your normal activities without restriction. After three or four weeks, you’ll return to the office so Dr. Farhy can examine your veins.