Sclerotherapy in Philadelphia
Are you looking for sclerotherapy in Philadelphia? Meeting Point Health offers sclerotherapy to help patients improve the appearance of varicose veins and spider veins. Contact the specialists at Meeting Point Health today to schedule this quick, outpatient procedure.
Starting at $250
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QUICK FACTS
FREQUENCY
Every 2 weeks until desired outcome is acheived
TREATMENT TIME
15-30 minutes
RECOVERY
Downtime is between 24-72 hours and can include some swelling or tenderness at the sclerotherapy treatment site. Maximum results are usually achieved in about 3 months.
What is Sclerotherapy & how does it work?
Benefits of Sclerotherapy?
This treatment is effective at reducing the severity of both spider veins and varicose veins in 90% of patients. Used by doctors since the 1930’s, sclerotherapy is a proven treatment for improving the appearance of both vascular conditions.
What can Sclerotherapy treat?
This outpatient procedure treats both varicose veins and spider veins.
Varicose veins are large, twisted veins that may appear red, blue, or skin-colored. They can cause the overlying skin to bulge out, and they often appear on the thighs, calves, and legs. Sometimes they can also occur in the pelvic area during pregnancy.
Spider veins are smaller than varicose veins. They usually do not bulge out of the skin, and most often appear red or purplish in color. As their name suggests, these veins resemble a tree branch or spider web..
What to expect for Sclerotherapy procedure?
This outpatient procedure should only take about 30-45 minutes. During this time, the doctor will cleanse the injection sites and inject the solution directly into the bulging vein with a fine needle. The number of injections needed will depend on the size of the treatment area and the health of the patient.
Post-treatment recommendations include:
- Wearing compression wear to reduce possible swelling.
- Avoid sunbathing, heat, and strenuous exercise for at least 2 weeks.
- For one month following, refraining from strenuous exercise/activity for 24 hours.
- Topical arnica can be used after to help reduce bruising.
How to prepare for sclerotherapy
There are several medications you should not take in the weeks leading up to and directly following your procedure. Tetracycline and minocin, both antibiotics, can react negatively with the injected solution and cause a staining of the skin.
Patients should avoid anti-inflammatory medications including ibuprofen, aspirin, or steroidal medications like prednisone as these medications can reduce the effectiveness of the injected solution.
Additionally, patients should avoid putting on creams or lotions before the procedure to prevent any adverse reactions.
Results of Sclerotherapy
Mild swelling after the procedure is normal. Any discomfort from the injection should subside shortly after the procedure is complete. Generally, one procedure can eliminate between 50% and 80% of varicose and spider veins, depending on the severity of the condition. More sessions may be necessary to reduce the appearance of larger, more extensive varicose and spider veins.
Spider veins usually disappear after three to six weeks of treatment. However, varicose veins—which are bigger—can take up to three to four months to disappear.
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Who is a good candidate for Sclerotherapy?
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Does Meeting Point Health accept insurance?
Meeting Point Health does not accept insurance.
Our practitioners and staff fully understand and empathize with the challenges that patients face as they make financial decisions for proper health care. Our practice is very different from a conventional medical practice in many ways, but the time spent with each patient is usually 30-90 minutes. Visits with a physician covered by insurance generally allow for less than 10 minutes in total! Conventional medical practices that take insurance maintain brief office visits and high patient loads for this reason. We cannot provide the expert care that every one of our patients deserves under those circumstances.
Insurance also dictates the types of treatments and order of treatments patients can receive for a particular condition.
Opting out of insurance allows the patient and the doctor to maintain their medical autonomy, which is imperative to ensure you get the right treatment at the right time and the right dose.
How do I get started with Meeting Point Health?
To start your journey to relief, schedule a consultation with our team. During your initial visit, we’ll assess your medical history, perform a thorough evaluation, and develop a customized treatment plan to address your specific needs. Click to schedule a free discovery call with one of our Patient Onboarding Specialists today!
