What is sclerotherapy Los Angeles

How Long Does Sclerotherapy Last?

If you dislike the look of webbed or thick, twisted veins on your legs, you have an easy, minimally invasive way to get rid of them. Sclerotherapy is one of the most widely used treatments for problems ranging from small spider veins to large varicose veins. Even better, this treatment provides long-lasting relief from these annoying visible veins.  What is Sclerotherapy? Sclerotherapy is an injectable treatment used to address spider veins and varicose veins on the legs. Spider veins usually look branched or web-like, while varicose veins can look raised or thickened. These stretched, dysfunctional veins often look blue, red, or purple. Sclerotherapy treats these veins by causing the walls to collapse. Blood redirects through healthy veins, letting the problem ones fade away. How Long Does Sclerotherapy Last? Sclerotherapy is widely used for many reasons, but one is that it permanently closes damaged spider and varicose veins. Your body will absorb the treated veins over time, and they will not return. However, you can develop new problem veins, especially if you have [...]

2024-03-07T21:44:10+00:00February 20th, 2024|Sclerotherapy|

What to Avoid After Sclerotherapy

Do you have bulging, discolored varicose veins or spider veins? These damaged veins may even cause discomfort. At Laser Skin Care Center, we treat varicose and spider veins with sclerotherapy. This injectable treatment eliminates varicose veins with no uncomfortable procedures or recovery time.  What is Sclerotherapy? Sclerotherapy is an injectable treatment that addresses varicose and spider veins. Varicose veins occur when the one-way valves in your leg veins become damaged, allowing blood to pool and put pressure on the veins. These stretched veins will not return to normal, but sclerotherapy can eliminate them so blood flows to healthy veins. Sclerotherapy injects a solution into the problem vein that damages and causes it to collapse.  What to Avoid After Sclerotherapy  You can resume most of your usual activities immediately after sclerotherapy. However, you can take several important steps to ensure you see your best results: Wear your compression garment consistently as directed Avoid aspirin, ibuprofen, and other NSAIDs, although you can take Tylenol Take showers instead of baths, and do not soak in [...]

2024-03-11T19:17:14+00:00August 10th, 2023|Sclerotherapy|

How Long Does Sclerotherapy Take?

It’s estimated that 30-60% of adults are bothered by unsightly spider or varicose veins. In the past, the only way to address this common concern was through surgical methods that came with loads of downtime. These days, vein removal treatments are done in-office with almost no pain, side effects, or recovery. At Laser Skin Care Center, we offer a revolutionary treatment option that’s easy to fit into your busy lifestyle. It’s called sclerotherapy, and it has helped thousands of men and women to improve their overall quality of life. Using an advanced injection method, your provider is able to deliver a sclerosing agent (Asclera) which effectively closes off the vein allowing it to be reabsorbed back into the body. What to Expect from Your Appointment Sclerotherapy is generally very quick and easy. Most sclerotherapy treatments can often be completed in just 15-30 minutes. All in all, you can expect to be in and out of your appointment within the hour. Downtime is also very minimal with sclerotherapy. A compression garment or [...]

2022-08-15T15:08:25+00:00December 3rd, 2019|Sclerotherapy|

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