Varicose vein sclerotherapy

What is varicose vein sclerotherapy?

Sclerotherapy is a simple outpatient procedure that effectively treats minor cosmetic venous deficiencies without the need for surgery in patients with normal ultrasound findings in their lower extremities.
Sclerotherapy is an outpatient procedure in which a sclerosing agent (liquid or foam) is injected into the vein. The agent damages the vein wall, causing sterile inflammation that leads to the vein walls sticking together and then turning into a non-functional connective band. It is mainly used to remove cosmetically unsightly varicose veins and small varices. There are two types: liquid sclerotherapy – suitable for micro varicose veins (1–3 mm) and foam sclerotherapy – used for larger varicose veins and reticular varicose veins. The procedure is time-saving, almost without limitations and without the need for incapacity for work. Optimally, there is a 60–80% reduction of veins. 2–4 sessions are often needed with a minimum of 4–6 weeks apart. The procedure takes 20–40 minutes depending on the number and extent of veins treated.