Bethesda Varicose Vein Treatment Center
6410 Rockledge Drive
Suite 500
Bethesda MD 20817
Phone: 866-671-9824
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Sclerotherapy in Bethesda, MD
Many people suffer from varicose veins and spider veins, and there are various treatment options available to reduce their appearance. Sclerotherapy is one treatment option available. It is a procedure where a chemical solution is injected into enlarged veins and collapses them, eliminating their unsightly appearance and the discomfort sometimes associated with them. Sclerotherapy is an outpatient procedure, and highly effective, with minimal side effects.
The purpose of sclerotherapy is to reduce the appearance and side effects of enlarged veins. The procedure works by delivering a chemical into each vein that damages the interior wall and causes the vein to collapse. After the blood vessel collapses, it is absorbed by the body, and blood flow is diverted to other healthy veins deeper in the leg.
During the sclerotherapy procedure, a vascular specialist prepares the area with varicose veins by sterilizing it, and then injects the sclerosing agent into the vein with a small needle. The chemical takes affect right away, and collapses the vein within a few seconds. The procedure is usually performed with a local anesthetic, and pain is minimal.
The results of sclerotherapy are noticeably reduced varicose veins, with minimal side effects. The recovery time is short, with most patients able to resume daily activities the day after treatment.
The cost of sclerotherapy varies depending on the severity of the varicose veins, and if treatment is needed on one or both legs. For an exact quote, and to find out if sclerotherapy is right for you, contact a vascular specialist today.
About Capitol Vein & Laser Centers - Bethesda
Capitol Vein & Laser Center offers patients treatment with the latest in vein therapy at all three of their locations (Bethesda, MD Frederick MD and Charles Town, WV). The entire team, including Paul McNeill, MD, FACS and Garth Rosenberg, MD, FACS, is devoted to integrating the latest in vein technology with their practice. Both board certified phlebologists (2 of only 4 in the entire state of Maryland) are very active on the national level teaching vein diagnosis and treatment. With years of medical experience working with patients that suffer from varicose veins and spider veins, the Capitol Vein & Laser Center team offers varicose veins sufferers the finest treatments available.
Drs. McNeill and Rosenberg have both hosted numerous symposia at their office teaching other physicians current management principles and nuances of a successful practice. They are both also involved with clinical research documenting the safest and most effective treatment options available.
What sets this practice apart from other in the area is the doctors’ commitment to the comprehensive and full treatment of their patients. Not only is the source of venous reflux resolved with VNUS Closure, but the residual varicose veins that may be painful or cosmetically undesirable are addressed. All care is rendered by the physicians, who are very closely involved with patient care from the moment the evaluation begins. Patients have outstanding results and are quite willing to refer friends and family members for care to this fine practice.