Dense foam sclerotherapy is a type of treatment that completely eliminates varicose veins and small vessels, the technique is to apply a sclerosing substance called Polydocanol, in the form of foam, directly into varicose veins, until they disappear.
Foam sclerotherapy is effective in microvariates and varicose veins up to 2 mm, eliminating them completely; in larger-caliber varicose veins, this treatment may not give the best result, but it is able to decrease in size, even if it requires more than one application in the same variety.
- It is important that this procedure is performed once the vascular surgeon has been indicated to avoid complications.
The price of each foam sclerotherapy session depends on the area to be treated and the variety of varicose veins, the number of sessions also varies depending on the number of varicose veins to be treated, it is generally recommended to perform 3 to 4 sessions.
This treatment is relatively simple, it is performed in the doctor’s office without the need for internment or anesthesia. Although it is a simple and uncomplicated procedure, it is important that bone foam sclerotherapy is performed by a specialist doctor, preferably an angiologist.
Treatment involves locating the vein by ultrasound and foam injection of the drug, which causes the vein to rupture and redirect blood, improving blood circulation.
This therapy causes a lot of pain and discomfort, not only by palisade, but not by intravenous administration of the drug, however, most people tolerate this pain.
After foam treatment, it is recommended that the person use elastic compression media, such as Kendall, to improve venous return and reduce the chances of varicose veins. It is recommended that the character does not develop in the sun to prevent the area from staining. If it is really necessary, sunscreen should be used throughout the treated area.
The removal of varicose veins and small vessels by foam sclerotherapy is practically definitive since the treated vessel will not present new varicose veins, however, other varicose veins may appear that may have an inherited characteristic.
Foam sclerotherapy is a safe procedure and can be used for small risks, so we can only notice small local changes related to the application of foam, such as heat, burning, swelling and browning of the area that passes in a few hours, for example. .
Although it does not produce strains, sclerotherapy rarely can have consequences, such as deep vein thrombosis and embolism, that can cause blood clots to disappear and reach the lungs, for example. In addition, a severe allergic reaction, the formation of herpes difficult to cure or hyperpigmentation in the area may occur.
For this reason, it is important to consult a vascular surgeon before practicing sclerotherapy to assess the risks associated with this procedure.