Lafayette Varicose Vein Clinic
Vein Center of Louisiana
155 Hospital Drive
Suite 201
Lafayette LA 70503
866-479-6120
Sclerotherapy in Lafayette, LA
Many people suffer from varicose veins and spider veins, and there are various treatment options available to reduce their appearance. Sclerotherapy is one treatment option available. It is a procedure where a chemical solution is injected into enlarged veins and collapses them, eliminating their unsightly appearance and the discomfort sometimes associated with them. Sclerotherapy is an outpatient procedure, and highly effective, with minimal side effects.
The purpose of sclerotherapy is to reduce the appearance and side effects of enlarged veins. The procedure works by delivering a chemical into each vein that damages the interior wall and causes the vein to collapse. After the blood vessel collapses, it is absorbed by the body, and blood flow is diverted to other healthy veins deeper in the leg.
During the sclerotherapy procedure, a vascular specialist prepares the area with varicose veins by sterilizing it, and then injects the sclerosing agent into the vein with a small needle. The chemical takes affect right away, and collapses the vein within a few seconds. The procedure is usually performed with a local anesthetic, and pain is minimal.
The results of sclerotherapy are noticeably reduced varicose veins, with minimal side effects. The recovery time is short, with most patients able to resume daily activities the day after treatment.
The cost of sclerotherapy varies depending on the severity of the varicose veins, and if treatment is needed on one or both legs. For an exact quote, and to find out if sclerotherapy is right for you, contact a vascular specialist today.
About Vein Center of Louisiana
Looking for Lafayette varicose veins treatment clinics? At Vein Center Louisiana, patients are offered a variety of options to remove unsightly and uncomfortable vascular disorders such as spider veins and varicose veins. Patients often suffer from these conditions for months or years without seeking treatment and this can actually worsen the condition. Vascular disorders do not disappear on their own, so seeking care is vital to get back to a healthier way of life.
Patients treated at this Lafayette varicose veins clinic of Louisiana are cared for by Dr. James Ingram, a medical professional with experience caring for patients suffering with venous conditions that interfere with everyday health and well-being. Vascular conditions can and do affect one's overall health and many patients find themselves covering the symptoms during warmer months rather than seeking treatment. Dr. Ingram is devoted to caring for his patients are offering them the latest treatment options, such as sclerotherapy in its many forms, endovenous laser ablation and other laser-assisted treatments, and microphlebectomy treatments.