Foam sclerotherapy for varicose veins
SKIN EXPERTS UNITED KINGDOM
Foam sclerotherapy is a technique used to treat varicose veins. The technique is a modification of the basic sclerotherapy technique that has been around since the development of Sodium Tetradecyl Sulphate in 1946. It has been approved by NICE.
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Foam sclerotherapy : the procedure
The technique is a modification of the basic sclerotherapy technique that has been around since the development of Sodium Tetradecyl Sulphate in 1946. The foam technique was developed in 2000 by Tessari and uses the same sclerosant medication but instead of the medication being injected directly into the vein as a liquid it is mixed with gas (air or carbon dioxide) between 2 syringes to make a foam. This foam can then be injected through a needle into the vein under ultrasound control.
When the foam is injected it pushes blood out and completely fills the vein, allowing the sclerosant to better connect with the vein wall.
The surgeon can adjust the strength of the sclerosant used and the amount of foam used to achieve the desired effect of the patient.
The lining of the vein is removed by the foam and the treatment starts a healing process.
The vein walls stick together, and the channel is closed off. With time the vein is normally absorbed by the body.
PROCEDURE
Foam Sclerotherapy
PROCEDURE TIME
2 hours
ANAESTHETIC
Local
RESULTS
2 weeks
How long does Foam Sclerotherapy take?
Foam Sclerotherapy is usually carried out within a few hours and local anaesthetic is used. During the procedure Dr Shahe uses ultrasound to ensure we can get the most effective results.
The time of the surgery is dependent on three severity of the issue.
It’s best to book a consultation with our in house vascular surgeon so he can advise further on treatment times, which will be unique to your case.
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How many sessions of foam sclerotherapy treatment are needed to achieve successful results
It is unusual for all the treated veins to close with a single session of injections and most patients have 2 injection sessions for one leg or 3 if both legs are treated.
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Where is Foam Sclerotherapy performed?
Skin Medics UK can be found to the north of London, close to Junction 22 of the M25 motorway. Our Clinic is CQC Registered and provides parking facilities.
Address: Skin Medics UK, Riverside House, 1-5 High Street, London Colney, AL2 1RE
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