To close varicose veins located deeply under the skin (not visible on the skin)
How it works
Injection of the sclerosant causes damage to the vein wall with subsequent result closure of the vein
Results
90-100% closure of the target vein
Safety
Very safe
Recovery
Immediate return to daily activities - wear compression stocking for 10 days
Pain level
Minimal
Lasts
There is a 30% chance that the procedure will have to be repeated in the future
Technique
With ultrasound guidance we get access into the target vein as identified by the duplex ultrasound examination and we inject the foam sclerosant and apply compression
Anesthesia
Local (Tumescent)
Duration
30-45minutes
Contraindications
No administration of iron supplements during the treatments
