Vein Treatment
Ultrasound-Guided Sclerotherapy
What Is Ultrasound-Guided Sclerotherapy?
In ultrasound-guided sclerotherapy (UGS), the physician uses ultrasound to find the affected vein. A foam solution is injected into the vein, destroying the inner lining of the vessel. This procedure is used to treat varicose veins and spider veins.
Varithena is a foam solution used to treat larger varicose veins. It’s a higher strength medication than the traditional foam used in sclerotherapy.
How Does Ultrasound-Guided Sclerotherapy Differ From Sclerotherapy?
USG relies on ultrasound to guide the placement of the needle, while traditional or visual sclerotherapy relies on the physician’s visual observation. Different injection solutions are used in each procedure.
AQUA Vein Center physicians use both UGS and visual sclerotherapy to treat leg veins. USG is used to treat deeper, less visible varicose veins as well as spider veins whereas visual sclerotherapy is used for spider veins. Both procedures are minimally invasive.
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