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Ultrasound guided sclerotherapy is a fast, relatively painless method for varicose vein removal. With ultrasound-guided sclerotherapy, ultrasound is used to see veins that cannot be seen with the ordinary eye. Veins that are hidden beneath the surface of the skin can be eliminated with greater accuracy and precision. Ultrasound-guided sclerotherapy is a very simple procedure that can be performed without anesthesia.

During the ultrasound-guided sclerotherapy treatment, a sclerosing agent is injected through a tiny needle directly into the veins, causing them to contract and collapse. The procedure can take anywhere from 15 minutes to two hours depending on the number of veins to be removed. After the treatment, you will be required to wear compression hose for the next couple of days. This prevents any veins from expanding or clumping. You will also be required to avoid activities that affect the circulatory and vascular systems including; exercise, saunas, hot baths and drinking alcohol.


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