An effective method of getting rid of dilated veins and vascular "stars" - sclerotherapy: reviews, ways of conducting, contraindications

During the sclerotherapy, a special substance is injected into the vessel using a thin needle, a sclerosant. This drug glues the veins, stopping access to blood. The vessel, which ceases to perform its functions, eventually resolves completely. Carrying out sclerotherapy is also possible with the help of a laser - while the veins walls seem to be "welded". Laser sclerotherapy is especially convenient for small capillaries, in which it is not so easy to get a needle to insert a sclerosant. However, this procedure has a number of contraindications, so the final choice of technique still remains for the doctor-phlebologist.

Sclerotherapy is usually used by men and women older than 30-40 years. In this case, women tend to turn to specialists earlier, because they are unhappy with the appearance of their legs - because of the appearance of small dilated vessels, they are embarrassed to undress on the beach, wear transparent stockings, etc. Men often come to consult a phlebologist only Then, when the enlarged veins are no longer just visible, but also cause considerable discomfort: there is pain, swelling.

Do not treat lightly to vascular "asterisks", even small ones. They signal that with the vessels in the body, everything is not all right - this is the so-called reticular (loose) form of varicose veins. If nothing is done at this stage, large enlarged veins will not take long to wait. Turning to a specialist about vascular "stars", you gain time: you need to get rid of them in any case, since they create an increased load on healthy vessels. Do not be afraid that you will be prescribed sclerotherapy: reviews of this procedure indicate almost complete her painlessness.

When preparing for sclerotherapy, it should be noted that at least 4-5 days before the visit to the clinic, depilation and other cosmetic procedures are not recommended, as well as a visit to the solarium. A few days before sclerotherapy should stop smoking: nicotine weakens the effect of the drug. You can not drink alcohol. You should also consult your doctor about medications that are taken continuously: some of them can increase the bleeding of tissues. Subject to compliance with all the recommendations sclerotherapy, reviews about which are quite favorable, most likely, will be successful.

Immediately after the session, movement is necessary - walking for 30-40 minutes. For several days, you should avoid increased loads - for example, visits to gyms and fitness clubs. It is absolutely necessary to walk, but not to fatigue - a half-hour or forty-minute walk at an average pace is enough. Two to three weeks after the procedure, it is undesirable to stand or sit for a long time. Bath and sauna are banned for at least two months, and a hot bath for 14 days. You should also wear a compression bandage within 2-5 days after sclerotherapy (as prescribed by the doctor).

Even after a successfully conducted procedure for the removal of veins, small cosmetic problems are possible: bruises, pigmentation. Small bruises are formed directly at the site of the injection. They dissolve quickly enough. Pigmentation may appear during the course of a remote vessel - usually large. It is also possible the appearance of so-called recurrent telangiectasias - a network of small capillaries around the injection site. It is not always possible to predict these complications: thus, the latter is usually caused by the individual reaction of the body to the administration of the drug. However, in most cases, sclerotherapy, which is usually good reviews, goes without any trouble. Teleangiectasia and pigmentation spots usually resolve themselves for several months.

The question of re-appointment of the procedure is resolved after a few days after a visual inspection by the doctor of injection sites. If necessary, it is carried out in 7-10 days. For two months after the last sclerotherapy it will be necessary to wear a compression knitwear, so it's better not to plan it for a hot season.

It should be remembered that sclerotherapy, reviews about which, for the most part, are excellent, has a number of contraindications: it can not be performed with diabetes, pregnancy and lactation, allergic diathesis, infectious diseases, thrombophlebitis and obliterating atherosclerosis of the lower extremities. Sclerotherapy of veins is also prohibited in severe systemic diseases.