Wallaceburg Ontario Sclerotherapy
What is the Wallaceburg Ontario Sclerotherapy Treatment?
Sclerotherapy is a proven medical treatment that has been practiced by doctors since the 1930s. The treatment is used to eliminated varicose veins, also known as spider veins. Medical Aesthetics' Wallaceburg Ontario sclerotherapy treatments can be done in a relatively short span of time, and require little to now recovery period. If you've been suffering from these unsightly veins on your legs and ankles, let us know. We can help eliminate the issue so you can get back to enjoying your life.
How is the Wallaceburg Ontario sclerotherapy treatment done?
The Wallaceburg Ontario sclerotherapy treatment is administered quickly and with virtually no pain. During the procedure, the patient is injected with a salt solution using a very fine needle. The solution is inserted directly into the varicose vein. You may experience mild discomfort during the injection, including cramping for one to two minutes as the solution makes it's way through the twisted vein.
The Wallaceburg Ontario sclerotherapy treatment is performed in a treatment room at Medical Aesthetics and usually takes about 15 to 30 minutes to complete. The number of veins injected in one sitting will vary depending on the size and location of your the affected veins.
How the solution work
The solution that is used in the Wallaceburg Ontario sclerotherapy treatment is designed to irritate the lining of blood vessels located inside the varicose vein. This causes the blood vessels to swell and stick together, creating a natural clot. Over time, these clotted vessels will gradually turn into scar tissue and fade from view.
Things to know before receiving Wallaceburg Ontario sclerotherapy
It is important that patients avoid certain medications prior to receiving a Wallaceburg Ontario sclerotherapy treatment from Medical Aesthetics. Talk to your family doctor and the practitioners at Medical Aesthetics about any medicines (including over-the-counter drugs, herbal remedies, and dietary supplements) to ensure that you're not putting yourself at risk for complications. Most doctors will recommend avoiding drugs like aspirin, ibuprofen, and other anti-inflammatory drugs for a minimum of 48 hours prior to receiving sclerotherapy.
Patients should also avoid applying any lotion to the treatment area prior to the procedure and it's best to wear shorts to your Wallaceburg Ontario sclerotherapy appointment (for the sake of comfort).
Are you a candidate for Wallaceburg Ontario Sclerotherapy?
The best way to figure out if sclerotherapy is right for you is to arrange a consultation with a practitioner at Medical Aesthetics. You may also wish to consult with avascular medicine specialist who will determine if the procedure is right for you.
The Wallaceburg Ontario sclerotherapy treatment offered by Medical Aesthetics is not recommend for:
- Women who are pregnant.
- Individuals who have had blog clots in the past. (Your eligibility will be decided on an individual basis, and will depend on your overall health).
- Patients who are bed ridden.
Veins that are potentially suitable for future surgical procedures, like coronary artery bypass graft surgery, will normally not be considered for sclerotherapy, unless they have already been deemed unusable.
For more information on Wallaceburg Ontario sclerotherapy, please contact Medical Aesthetics at 519-352-4545.