Sclerotherapy Treatment for Veins

Sclerotherapy is the most common treatment of spider veins and smaller varicose veins.

Sclerotherapy provides desired patient results, with faster recovery and less pain. Using cosmetic sclerotherapy treatment, spider veins typically begin to fade within 2 to 3 weeks and most are totally gone by 4 to 6 weeks. Larger veins or ones of the foot or ankle may take longer, up to 2 to 3 months or so, to resolve.

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Sclerotherapy is the most common treatment of spider veins and smaller varicose veins.

The specialists at StrideCare, formerly known as Hamilton Vascular, provide sclerotherapy, a safe and effective minimally-invasive vein treatment. During sclerotherapy a tiny needle is inserted into the spider or varicose vein and sclerosant is injected into the blood vessel. After injection, the chemical solution causes irritation of the vein wall, causing it to spasm. Clotting of the vessel ensues and the body’s natural inflammatory response takes over with eventual reabsorbing of the vessel over time, leading to its disappearance. The clots within the spider vein do not move or travel via the circulation and therefore are of no health concern.

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StrideCare, formerly Hamilton Vascular, is your premier vein center for venous disease treatment. Our results speak for themselves.

Visual Sclerotherapy

Visual sclerotherapy is used to treat small, red or blue spider veins and reticular veins. It involves injecting sclerosant into the vein using a very small needle. The amount and concentration of solution injected depends on the size and extent of the spider veins. The goal is to cause damage to visible veins, without damaging surrounding structures. Often, one can visually see the spider veins closing off and disappearing instantly.

Ultrasound-Guided Sclerotherapy

Ultrasound-guided sclerotherapy can treat deeper veins that are underneath the skin at various depths. These are sometimes referred to as tributary or perforator veins. Often ultrasound guided sclerotherapy treats veins that feed abnormal varicose or spider veins. The foam has been proven to increase the strength of the treatment. In severe cases, perforator veins could be the cause of a venous ulcer. Our doctors are experts at using ultrasound to guide the needle and medication into its desired location.

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Experts in Leg Vein Treatment

Sclerotherapy using a foam is sometimes used. The advantage is the foam tends to cling to the inside lining of the vein which allows more time for the medication to injure the vein walls. In larger veins, the volume and brisk flow of blood washes liquid away quickly, making for less effective treatment. But foam clings to the walls of the veins, avoiding the washing away effect that liquid is subject to.

Foam is also very safe as it quickly dilutes when it gets to the deeper venous circulation. It becomes dilute and ineffective in the larger deeper and central veins.

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I highly recommend. I received care for varicose veins in my left leg at the Sugar Land Clinic. I was attended by thoroughly professional staff from check-in forward. Procedures were performed by Dr Hamilton and PA Meghan Ong. Both are highly skilled, personable and time efficient.

Dr. Chauvin performed an arteriogram on my right leg yesterday and will be doing the same procedure on my other leg in a couple of weeks. I was extremely impressed with him and his staff. Big shout out to Cassie and Amy who took extremely good care of me. I’m actually looking forward to my next procedure(s) as I am already noticing improvements to my respective issues. Many thanks to all involved.

Dr. Hamilton and all his staff are attentive, courteous, and patient. I have not had to wait more than 10 minutes for any appointment. He takes time to explain any procedure and answer all questions. I couldn't ask for a better experience from any doctor.

I was very nervous at first, but the staff is awesome. they are very comforting and made sure I had no discomfort throughout the entire procedure. I would strongly recommend them. I finally went to them after being misdiagnosed. 10 yrs ago if I only known sooner. I thank my new doctor for recommending them.

I was apprehensive about the procedure and processes until I met the doctor and staff! The service was professional, caring, and friendly. The process was not as frightful as my imagination had prepared me for! Was it painful? They used a topical numbing solution that helped. Do understand that the veins in my legs looked like an internal image of the venous system you might find on WebMD! So imagine how much work the doctor had in front of him! They have healed nicely and I have more to undertake but I look forward to completing the process soon. I must add that for 6 months I drove 4.5 hours each way to have this doctor treat my problem legs! That alone says a great deal about his talent and methods!

Dr Hansen is very knowledgeable and did a great job treating my varicose veins in my legs. We did a 1-year checkup and require a few minor touch ups. Overall positive experience and worth it.

Dr. Singleton is the absolute best! Everyone in the office uses techniques that assure maximum comfort. Instructions are both verbal and written. Questions are encouraged! This is the best choice for gaining control of those out-of-control veins.