WHAT IS SCLEROTHERAPY

Sclerotherapy is the introduction of a chemical or physical agent into a vein to cause the inside of the vein to be destroyed and allow complete obliteration of the opening. Traditionally 85% – 90% of all vessels can be treated successfully with Sclerotherapy.

As with most medical procedures, treatment is easiest and more successful the earlier it is instituted.

While most varicocities occur after pregnancy, the underlying heredity causes are known to surface from the teens to the years of maturity.

No one needs to suffer the indignities of disfiguring veins anymore. Treatment is available, affordable, and accessible to all who desire it.

SCLEROPLUS™ LASER TREATMENT

What conditions are treated with the laser?

The laser treats telangiectasia (or “spider veins”), usually less than 1 millimeter and commonly seen on the legs or face. Some people have a needle “phobia”. By using the laser to heat spider veins you can avoid injections. There are some restrictions with the laser. We cannot treat someone with a tan, or certain skin types.

The majority of patients seeking treatment for removal of leg veins are for cosmetic reasons. Most are uncomfortable with the appearance of these veins during the warmer months when shorts and skirts are worn.

Please call for an appointment to discuss all your options with Dr. Pettit.