Pros and Cons of Sclerotherapy

(Newswire.net — December 12, 2022) — Sclerotherapy Boise is a treatment used to treat spider veins and small varicose veins. Like other medical procedures, sclerotherapy also has advantages and disadvantages. Keep reading to learn more about the pros and cons of sclerotherapy. 

Sclerotherapy is a non-invasive and non-surgical method for treating varicose veins. In this treatment, the patient is injected with a saline solution inside the affected vein. This method is also helpful in diminishing the pain and complications that arise from varicose veins.

Based on the size of the affected vein, the number of the affected veins, and other aspects, the number of sessions required to heal a varicose vein can be determined. 

Pros of sclerotherapy.

1. The usage of surgical methods is negligible.

This non-surgical procedure can be done without incision or stitches; instead, a solution is injected into the vein.

2. Recovery time is less.

In this treatment, the patient can get back to their daily routine right after the therapy. But patients have to follow some rules to get the result quickly, such as avoiding UV exposure and saunas for a minimum of 2 days. 

3. Elimination of spider veins.

The appearance of a spider vein is blue or purple. If the patient has noticed spider veins in their legs or abdomen, they can opt for sclerotherapy as sclerotherapy is the best method to remove spider veins. 

4. Sclerotherapy isn’t limited to spider vein treatment.

Sclerotherapy is also used to treat small varicose veins, which helps improve the appearance and also eliminates pain.

5. Side effects are minor.

After having sclerotherapy, the patient does not suffer from severe side effects but has general side effects such as itching, rashes, and redness. 

Cons for sclerotherapy.

1. Patients need multiple sessions to get complete results.

The patients must visit the clinic multiple times to get the desired outcome. The treatment may last for 3-6 weeks. 

2. Not recommended treatment for all patients.

Some patients do not benefit from sclerotherapy, as the procedure needs to be performed on small or medium-sized veins, which does not allow all patients to qualify for the treatment.

3. Effect on the skin.

Patients who have undergone sclerotherapy may observe the presence of bruising, redness, and rashes on the injected region.

4. Discoloration.

The sclerosant injection and the solution can lead to discoloration of the skin. However, this rare side effect is infrequently reported by patients.