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Ultrasound-guided foam sclerotherapy (USGFS)

Gentle non-invasive method of varicose vein treatment

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Are you concerned about recurrent varicose veins or perforator veins?
The gentle USGFS method (ultrasound-guided foam sclerotherapy) can solve these problems without the need for surgery.

INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROCEDURE

What is ultrasound-guided foam sclerotherapy (USGFS)?

USGFS is a minimally invasive method in which sclerosing foam is injected directly into the affected vein under ultrasound control. The foam causes sterile inflammation and bonding of the vein walls, which then transforms into a connective band. The method is mainly used for the treatment of reflux in perforator veins (the junctions between the superficial and deep venous systems), the treatment of collateral vein branches, with success in venous ulcerations and the treatment of recurrences of varicose veins after previous operations. It is a gentle and almost painless procedure. It takes 20–40 minutes depending on the number and extent of veins treated.

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How can this procedure help you?

What problems does it solve and who is it suitable for?

This procedure is performed in:

Analgosedation
Local anaesthesia
General anaesthesia

Targets:

  • Backflow in muscle veins – perforator veins
  • Venous ulceration associated with chronic venous insufficiency
  • Recurrences of varicose veins (after conventional or endovenous surgery)
  • Treatment of veins that cannot be radically surgically removed

Suitable for:

  • Patients with chronic venous disease
  • Persons after previous varicose vein surgery with recurrence
  • Patients with insufficiency of perforator veins or collateral venous branches

Procedure overview

Treatment procedure

1

Consultation with a doctor

  • Ultrasound examination (essential)
  • Assessment of the appropriateness of the procedure
2

Preoperative examination

  • According to the doctor’s recommendation.
3

Preparation before the procedure

  • No special preparation is needed.
4

Procedure

  • Lasting 20–40 minutes
  • Under ultrasound guidance, sclerosing foam is injected into the target vein.
  • Outpatient procedure without the need for hospitalisation
5

After the procedure

  • Putting on compression stockings and intensive walking for 30–60 minutes.
6

Follow-up

  • In 6–8 weeks.
  • Further as agreed, usually depending on the sclerotisation effect.
7

Long-term follow-up visits

  • As needed and directed by your doctor.

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MUDr. Radek Vyšohlíd, Cévní chirurg, Perfect Clinic

Recovery

Aftercare

Increased restrictions: 1–2 weeks of rest after the procedure

Recommendations

First 3 days

  • 24 hours after the procedure, avoid drugs that affect blood clotting
  • 2 days after the procedure, continuously wear compression stockings
  • Wear the compression 24 hours a day for the next 7 days with a shower break
  • Avoid long periods of standing and sports

The following days

  • The limbs should not be tanned and should not be sunbathed for at least 6 weeks after the procedure
  • Light walking recommended
  • The result is individual and depends on various factors

Contraindications

Possible complications

The treatment is not suitable for:

  • Persons with deep vein thrombosis
  • Persons with active phlebitis
  • Pregnant women

Possible complications are rare and may include:

  • Bruising and hardening at the application site
  • Transient hardening in the subcutaneous tissue
  • Skin pigmentation
  • Deep vein thrombosis

It is always important to consult your doctor about your medical condition before the procedure.

OTHER SERVICES

For a perfect result

The procedure can be effectively combined with other services available at Perfect Clinic:

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Removal of veins and small varicose veins

EVLA – Endovenous laser ablation
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Varicose vein treatment

Mini-phlebectomy
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Removal of visible varicose veins

Price

Every patient is unique – to ensure the highest level of care and precision, each treatment plan at Perfect Clinic is tailored individually based on your personal needs and goals.

Please complete a short consultation form, and our specialists will provide you with a personalised treatment proposal and exact pricing.

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