Sclerotherapy in Cincinnati

Sclerotherapy works by using a sclerosing agent: a chemical that causes your veins to collapse. During your appointments for sclerotherapy in Cincinnati, Dr. Welden, or one of our other providers, injects this chemical directly into each vein you would like removed. Over the next few weeks, the veins will slowly whither away as your body reabsorbs them. Your blood flow gets channeled to healthier vessels. Then, your vein completely disappears by the end of this process.

You have no downtime after your sclerotherapy and can resume normal activities afterward. Overall, the recovery process is quick. You will need to wear compression hose to heal safely and also assist with circulation. You may experience some bruising, but this is a normal part of the process and will subside over the next week or so.

Sclerotherapy at Transform MD is ideal for patients looking for a minimally invasive solution to eliminate varicose and spider veins.

To ensure your sclerotherapy in Cincinnati is effective, our providers recommend adhering to the following guidelines:

Things to Do:

• Bring medical-grade compression hose to each appointment for sclerotherapy. We conveniently sell them if you forget yours at home.
• Review your treatment goals, and ask any questions you may have during your appointment.

Things to Avoid:

• Certain antibiotics can stain your skin if you take them 1 to 2 weeks prior to receiving sclerotherapy.Please inform us you are taking any antibiotic prescriptions so we can advise you on potential treatment interactions.
• You should avoid taking Ibuprofen and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for 48 hours prior to treatment. These drugs can thin your blood, increasing bleeding. They also interfere with the sclerosing agent injected into your veins. If you do need something to manage pain, we recommend acetaminophen.
• Prednisone decreases the ability of the chemical solution to collapse your veins. If you are currently on prednisone, we recommend talking to your provider about temporarily pausing your doses. After completing sclerotherapy in Cincinnati, you can resume taking it.

It takes time for the process used in sclerotherapy to alter your veins, and you can see results after 6 to 8 weeks. First, the chemical solution causes the vein to collapse. Then, your body slowly breaks down the old tissue from that vein. Finally, circulation sends your blood to other, healthier vessels. Once your body has gone through these stages, your spider veins will have disappeared.

Things to Do:

• Wear compression hose for 3 to 4 weeks post-treatment when standing up. You may remove them when you are sleeping or your legs are elevated.
• Maintain a healthy diet and exercise regimen to promote continued success with sclerotherapy in Cincinnati.
• Schedule your additional Transform MD treatments based on your treatment plan.

Things to Avoid:

• Refrain from strenuous exercise and activity for at least one week post-treatment.
• Avoid sun exposure and deliberate tanning after sclerotherapy in Cincinnati.
• Do not use any saunas or hot tubs during the 48 hours post-treatment, and do not take any hot baths. You should also take cooler showers. After the first 48 hours, you can resume showering at your normal temperature.

We offer different treatments that complement sclerotherapy very well, including:

Clear and Brilliant Treatment: Now that you’re free of spider and varicose veins, you may want to improve the complexion on your legs and elsewhere. Clear and Brilliant employs a fractional laser to address your skin’s texture, pores, firmness, and pigmentation.

Laser Vein Removal: Veins not treated by sclerotherapy may be candidates for removal by laser. Like the sclerosing agent, the laser causes unwanted veins to collapse and break down. This treatment can also address cherry angiomas and port wine stains.