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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%
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Overall doctor performance

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

excellent: 93.9%
very good: 4.97%
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The doctor took time to answer your questions

excellent: 94.0%
very good: 4.66%
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The doctor explained treatment options

excellent: 94.3%
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The doctor explained treatment options

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Front desk performance

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Aesthetician performance

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Office comfort

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Parking

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Friendliness of the staff during appointment

excellent: 90.9%
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What WE DID WELL

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EVERYONE WAS VERY NICE AND FRIENDLY AND I ESPECIALLY LIKED EVRYONES SMILE!

#12010-12-14 11:35:36

The doctor and her Medical Assistant are very thorough and they take time to explain everything that you need to understand.

#22026-02-25

So much better then other doctors offices, very very friendly, Love it.

#32011-04-05 09:29:32

The office is beautiful and the Dr. and MA was very attentive

#42011-04-25 09:15:09

I liked the computers.

#52025-11-27

Pleasant staff

#62026-04-22

Everyone was friendly, yet professional

#72026-04-15

Clear information about treatment options which had not been offered in the past. It is possible that these treatment options are new, but it is also possible that the physician is especially knowledgeable.

#82026-06-04

From the moment I walked in the great experience started for me.

#92025-12-12

VERY NICE EXPERIENCE

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What can we do better?

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You guys did great. This was a great experience for me

#12010-09-22 12:31:41

Keeping me from dying of skin cancer would be good (I will behave and do the checks and annual exam to help out!!!)

#22010-11-29 11:47:11

everything was great

#32026-06-12

clear directions to facility

#42026-05-02

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

#52010-08-23 16:38:55

I was a bit embarressed by not knowing more information regarding my parents history. I believe it would have been better handled if I were asked to please get more info and then let the dr's office know.

#62025-12-07

Everything was great.

#72026-03-13

Appointments available on shorter notice

#82010-10-25 10:00:31

this computer system doesnt show the full anser in some cases. and some required tabs shouldnt be required, like cell phone and work phone.

#92026-03-08

Service was fantastic. No suggestions.

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