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Sclerotherapy

Overview:

Sclerotherapy is a technique designed to shut down unsightly spider veins on legs, thighs, face or other body areas. Several substances can be injected to cause this effect. While providing identical results and downtime, detergents/foaming agents are generally considered painless while hypertonic saline injections are uncomfortable.

Sclerotherapy is used for the treatment of larger spider veins. It is often followed by several sclerolaser treatments which resolve extremely fine vessels that did not take to sclerotherapy.

Expected results:

Seventy percent reduction of spider veins after a series of treatments.

Preparation:

Avoidance of aspirin and ibuprofen for 10 days. Depending on the examination, ultrasound may be necessary to exclude reflux, which may hamper treatment success. If reflux is detected, a consultation with a vascular surgeon may be necessary to remove underlying varicosities.

Post treatment instructions:

Compression stockings 20-30 mmHg or higher for 6 weeks, sun avoidance for 3 months, avoidance of aspirin and ibuprofen for 3 days.

Time to desired results:

The reduction of spider veins can be seen 6 to 8 weeks after each treatment on the lower extremity; facial veins and those on the trunk usually respond faster.

Duration of desired effects:

5-7 years. After this time, our body will form new vessels, especially in genetically determined spider veins.

Limitations:

We do not perform treatments to veins on hands or on the upper or lower eyelids. Ankle veins are challenging to treat.

Contraindications:

History of bleeding or clotting disorders, diabetes, certain auto-immune disorders, pregnancy/breastfeeding, allergy to Sotrodecol or Polidocanol.

Downtime:

Up to 3 months of bruising or hyperpigmentation.

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PATIENT RATINGS

Would you recommend us?

definitely: 93.1%
probably: 6.16%
maybe: 0.58%
not likely: 0.08%
no: 0.02%

Compare our service to other similar practices

excellent: 87.9%
very good: 10.1%
good: 1.8%
poor: 0.06%
very poor: 0%

Overall doctor performance

excellent: 94.2%
very good: 4.89%
good: 0.80%
poor: 0.03%
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The doctor listened to you attentively

excellent: 93.9%
very good: 4.97%
good: 1.05%
poor: 0.05%
very poor: 0%

The doctor took time to answer your questions

excellent: 94.0%
very good: 4.66%
good: 1.27%
poor: 0.02%
very poor: 0%

The doctor explained treatment options

excellent: 94.3%
very good: 4.16%
good: 1.25%
poor: 0.14%
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The doctor explained treatment options

excellent: 92.0%
very good: 5.69%
good: 2.18%
poor: 0.11%
very poor: 0.0%

Front desk performance

excellent: 85.6%
very good: 10.2%
good: 3.66%
poor: 0.31%
very poor: 0.08%

Aesthetician performance

excellent: 88.6%
very good: 7.61%
good: 3.39%
poor: 0.24%
very poor: 0.08%

Office comfort

excellent: 90.9%
very good: 6.93%
good: 2.08%
poor: 0.05%
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Parking

excellent: 66.4%
very good: 14.4%
good: 15.7%
poor: 2.49%
very poor: 0.9%

Friendliness of the staff during appointment

excellent: 90.9%
very good: 7.23%
good: 1.85%
poor: 0.05%
very poor: 0%

What WE DID WELL

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I liked the promptness of seeing the doctor, and I loved that I was given all the time that I needed to speak with her.

#12025-11-01

How great everyone treats you here!

#22025-08-02

It was delightful to find a physician who really listened! Thank you.

#32026-01-10

Jenny took the time to address all my concerns and gave me great advice. She was very professional, very knowledgeable, and friendly

#42011-05-27 09:49:17

Minimal waiting time. So friendly and professional!!

#52012-10-01 11:08:39

The ample amount of time that the dr spent talking to me

#62025-07-23

Everyone was extremely welcoming, pleasant and professional. I felt very secure with the knowledge and professional, caring treatment by both the doctor and her assistant.

#72026-02-07

After meeting the doctor I felt very comfortable. When I first came in I was very nervous

#82025-11-21

ENVIRONMENTALLY CONVENIENT AND EVERYONE WAS EXTREMELY FRIENDLY. ALSO IMPORTANT WAS YOU SERVE YOUR PATIENTS RIGHT ON TIME WITH NO DELAYS WHICH IS ALWAYS A PLUS!

#92012-06-14 10:23:51

The physician and the art!

#102025-10-01

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What can we do better?

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While I totally understand the late policy, unfortunately my daughter and I drove 1.5 hrs to the facility and given the weather and errorous directions, we ended up being 7 mins late. I immediately called the office while on route to explain that we were lost and sought correct directions. The receptionist was very curt, short and condesending. Upon our arrival, there was no warm greeting and very limited eye contact. Again,as a heath care provider myself, I appreciate the need to follow a schedule, however, our appointments were in direct succession and I do not think it would have had a significant impact on the work schedule, given our special circumstance.

#12011-03-24 10:10:11

May be by considering the comfort of the patients by allowing a grace period of atleast10-15mins and also by functioning on weekends too

#22025-12-31

Shorter wait

#32026-05-18

I wasn't aware that you can register online as a new patient. Can you guys make new patience aware

#42011-07-12 14:35:20

no suggestions, you are doing a good job

#52025-10-01

I really can't think of anything to add

#62010-11-24 09:41:39

NOPE; COULD NOT IMPROVE ON YOUR ARTISTRY IN HEALING ATMOSPHERE AND MEDICAL ATTENTIVENESS.

#72026-05-16

no suggestions, you are doing a good job

#82026-07-02

A follow up, even if its an email, after the apt. could help!

#92010-08-23 16:38:55

I am completely satisfied with the current level of service and really can't think of anything that you could improve upon. This survey is a good thing.

#102010-10-13 09:38:13

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