Austin Sclerotherapy Treatment
If you have unsightly varicose or spider veins, you know how humiliating it can be, especially during warm weather when most people are flaunting perfect bodies and smooth, flawless skin. The unsightly veins can cause you to become extremely self-conscious, make you feel unattractive and cause you to avoid wearing shorts, skirts and bathing suits. You might avoid beaches or think of creative excuses to cover up while everyone else is showing skin.
Sclerotherapy
The good news is you don’t have to live with this problem. You can get rid of it through an effective procedure called sclerotherapy. Sclerotherapy treatment is just one of many services offered at Four Points Dermatology in Austin, Texas, where you can expect only the utmost professional care. An expert Austin dermatologist will evaluate you and discuss a treatment plan that will be formatted to your individual needs. The length of your treatment will be based on the type of severity of your problem.
What is sclerotherapy?
Sclerotherapy is a cosmetic procedure commonly used for treating varicose and spider veins. The treatment entails a saline solution being injected straight into the problem vein, causing it first to coagulate then disintegrate. Your body subsequently absorbs the fallen vein, gradually forcing it away from the skin’s surface until it eventually disappears completely. Once the vein is treated, the blood flow is taken up by the other, healthy veins. The newest sclerosing solution, Asclera®, reports having more patients satisfied (86%) with the results and treatment from sclerotherapy with Asclera® than with original saline sclerosants.
How long does treatment last?
One session of sclerotherapy at Four Points Dermatology typically lasts 15 to 30 minutes. How long it takes depends on the size and location of your veins. For example, larger veins will need to receive more injections than smaller ones, requiring a longer session. If you have small veins but many of them, you may also need a longer sessions. In some cases, you may need multiple treatments in order to achieve the desired results. All of this will be thoroughly explained by your Four Points dermatologist so you will know exactly what expect at the outset.
Are there side effects?
Sclerotherapy side effects are minimal. Common complaints include minor swelling of the treated area and accompanying discomfort. During the procedure you can expect nothing more than a slight stinging pain from the injections. Any minor pain or discomfort following the procedure should be gone within a day.
One thing you can count on is that, at Four Points Dermatology, you will get the best possible sclerotherapy treatment in Austin. Four Points strives for, and delivers, excellence. They will ensure that your treatment is as comfortable and pain-free as possible.
Get Sclerotherapy Treatment in Austin
Contact us at 512-478-3376 to arrange an appointment to learn more about Sclerotherapy Treatment that’s right for you.
