Easy, Simple, Non-Surgical Treatment for Varicose Veins with Sclerotherapy at Rockland County 5A Medical Park Drive Pomona, NY 845 362-0075 Orange County 70 Hatfield Lane, Suite 202 Goshen, NY 845 291-3656 TheRocklandVeinCenter.com You Want Those Unsightly Varicose Veins Gone Without Surgery, Pain or Scarring. How do we get rid of those veins? The good news is we have the answer for you... It’s as simple, easy and painless as a flu shot and there is NO surgery at all! With a simple in-office injection therapy using tiny needles called Sclerotherapy, that’s completely non-surgical. We just inject an FDA approved medication (sclerosant) solution into the spider vein in order to cause its disappearance. Most patients find there’s hardly any discomfort. And you can relax because no surgical incisions are made and anesthesia is not necessary. So, what are Varicose Veins? Varicose Veins are swollen and twisted veins that are visible just under the surface of the skin. They appear most commonly in the legs, but also can develop in other parts of the body.Varicose veins usually don’t cause major medical problems. They require treatment for pain, skin problems, blood clots, or other complications. People may choose to have cosmetic treatment to improve the appearance of varicose veins. Spider Veins are a smaller type of varicose vein. Spider veins are commonly found on the legs and face, and they usually resemble a spider web or tree branch in shape. They can be red or blue. Spider veins are usually not a medical concern. Reticular Veins are flat blue veins commonly seen behind the knees or on the thighs. They are typically larger than spider veins. Spider veins arise from reticular veins. Reticular veins need to be eradicated in order to have a good result from spider vein treatment. How successful is Sclerotherapy? It’s incredible! After a treatment session that lasts approximately 30 minutes, most patients notice a 50-90% improvement in the appearance and symptoms within a few short weeks. Then, we can determine if any additional therapy is needed. To get started, call today! Rockland 362-0075 Orange 291-3656 Spider veins are challenging to eradicate. Results may vary. Be realistic with your expectations. ¶ Spider Veins Varicose Veins After Treatment You Want Those Unsightly Varicose Veins Gone Without Surgery, Pain or Scarring. How successful is Sclerotherapy? It’s incredible! After a treatment session that lasts approximately 30 minutes, most patients notice a 50-90% improvement in the appearance and symptoms within a few short weeks. Then, we can determine if any additional therapy is needed. How do we get rid of those veins? With a simple in-office injection therapy using tiny needles called Sclerotherapy, that’s completely non-surgical. We just inject an FDA approved medication (sclerosant) solution into the spider vein in order to cause its disappearance. Most patients find there’s hardly any discomfort. And you can relax because no surgical incisions are made and anesthesia is not necessary. To get started, call today! Rockland 362-0075 Orange 291-3656 So, what are Varicose Veins? Spider veins are challenging to eradicate. Results may vary. Be realistic with your expectations. Varicose Veins are swollen and twisted veins that are visible just under the surface of the skin. They appear most commonly in the legs, but also can develop in other parts of the body.Varicose veins usually don’t cause major medical problems. They require treatment for pain, skin problems, blood clots, or other complications. People may choose to have cosmetic treatment to improve the appearance of varicose veins. Spider Veins are a smaller type of varicose vein. Spider veins are commonly found on the legs and face, and they usually resemble a spider web or tree branch in shape. They can be red or blue. Spider veins are usually not a medical concern. Reticular Veins are flat blue veins commonly seen behind the knees or on the thighs. They are typically larger than spider veins. Spider veins arise from reticular veins. Reticular veins need to be eradicated in order to have a good result from spider vein treatment. ¶ Spider Veins Varicose Veins After Treatment Sclerotherapy should not be done if you... • Are pregnant or nursing. It is not known if the chemical (sclerosant) causes birth defects or problems with breast milk. • Have a history of allergy to sclerosant or similar substances. • Have blood clots or inflammation in the deep leg veins (deep vein thrombosis). Pre-treatment instructions • Arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled appointment. • Bring a pair of shorts to wear during the treatment session. • No aspirin, Ibuprofen or arthritis medications for at least 48 hours before treatment. • On the day of the procedure, please do not use any creams, lotions or oils on the skin. • Please do not shave your legs on the day of or the night before your sclerotherapy treatment. • If you need to cancel a session, please call the Rockland Vein Center Scheduler at (845) 362-5200 as soon as possible or at least 24 hours before your appointment. If you are late for a session, it may have to be rescheduled. • Please notify us if you think you are pregnant. Are there any possible side effects to Sclerotherapy? Sclerotherapy is a remarkably safe technique. Complications can and do occur. Below is a list of the most common as well as the most serious complications. • Burning, stinging, itching at the injection sites and/or muscle cramps usually go away within 15-30 minutes. Swelling of the injection sites or of the feet or ankles may occur. This generally resolves in a few days. • Increased pigmentation (browning) may occur as a treated vein dissolves. This is due to iron deposits in the skin. This usually fades over a period of time. However, this discoloration may remain permanent in a small percentage of cases. • “Matting” is an overgrowth of fine caliber red veins near the areas of injection. This may occur in up to 30% of patients, most go away with time or with further sclerotherapy. • Formation of small ulcers, usually due to leakage of the chemical solution into the skin.This is rare and they heal with time, but will likely leave a scar. • Bruising is common and usually fades away within a week or two. • Allergic reactions are very uncommon and usually self-limited. Rarely, they can cause serious reactions. • Inflamed vein. This may be treated with anti-inflammatory medication like Ibuprofen, walking and compression stockings. • Tender, firm bumps - “trapped blood”. These are areas of treated veins that have closed like a “chain of pearls”. Draining the contents helps to seal the vein shut and may reduce the chance for brown discoloration. This is called “de-clotting”. 70 Hatfield Lane, Suite 202 5A Medical Park Drive Goshen, NY Pomona, NY 845 291-3656 845 362-0075 TheRocklandVeinCenter.com