Sclerotherapy is considered cosmetic and not usually covered by insurance but there are instances when a vein specialist may detect signs and symptoms of an underlying venous problem that may warrant further evaluation and more comprehensive treatment. In these situations, insurance will cover the treatment of the underlying condition but sclerotherapy will still be considered cosmetic and not covered by insurance plans.
Make sure you are putting your face and legs in expert hands. Only a Board-Certified Vascular Surgeon can offer the most comprehensive evaluation and treatment as they have been rigorously trained and certified. You can rest assured that all your treatments at The Vascular Experts Florida will be performed by Dr. Vargas in the comfort of our beautiful office. Following your treatment you will be provided with compression stockings free of charge!
And when booking more than one session you will receive additional discounts! If you have spider veins and are looking for an affordable — and effective! You can also call to make your appointment by calling our office at Bill Pay. Lina M. Share This Post. In the past, doctors stripped the offending veins, first putting patients under general anesthesia, then making cuts at the groin and the ankle and pulling out the offending veins.
One concern I had with sclerotherapy was the results, which are not at all guaranteed. I asked Navarro what he does that a dermatologist wouldn't do. According to Navarro, dermatologists are not well-trained in treating veins, so they may be unable to find the true cause of the spider veins. A poor sclerotherapy job may cause more veins to appear—and well, I didn't want that. Spider and varicose veins are largely inherited but can be caused by pregnancy , age, obesity, and prolonged standing.
In our meeting, I noticed both of us had our legs crossed and I'd always read that it could cause vein problems. Navarro laughed and shook his head "no" as if he were letting me in on a little secret. It was a major relief. Before you sign up for treatments, you get a free consultation to determine how to proceed. Navarro's assistant took down my complete medical history and asked me detailed questions about my vein problems.
For the consultation, I changed into a gown and the assistant did a venous Doppler test on my legs in the front and the back at the two "junctions" where blood flows into the main veins and arteries of the legs. My veins, it turned out, are actually in good working order. After the Doppler, a few digital photos of my legs were taken. We discussed the best procedure for treating my veins: sclerotherapy, which consists of saline injections about 25—50 per leg all along the veins.
Then I was told a list of side effects that happen very rarely but legally had to be mentioned none involving death— phew. I was already sold. The entire procedure lasted about 15 minutes.
While I laid on my side and then on my back, Dr. Navarro injected saline all along the offending veins and at their sources. I took a couple of Tylenol at least an hour before the procedure to help cut down the sting from the needle but I was surprised to find the 50 or so injections were less painful than laser hair removal.
Many injections didn't hurt at all, but some really stung. After the injections, I experienced a bit of itchiness, which was the saline working its way through the veins. Fortunately, the itching lasted only a few minutes. The doctor moved around a lot from side to side and on my stomach so he could work on every blemish. When he finished, a nurse applied ointment to the areas which looked like mosquito bites , topped each injection site with a cotton ball, then wrapped my legs tightly with an Ace bandage.
I left my appointment pleased with the convenience and pain level of the actual procedure. I was instructed to purchase support hose at a local pharmacy, to sleep in them that night and wear them for two full days after the appointment. The support hose not only reduce swelling but keep the solution in the veins. Wearing them to bed the first night was admittedly unpleasant. I had to take a sleeping pill to sleep , and it was still a fitful night.
It is important that you speak with your doctor about your symptoms, concerns, and potential treatments. Posted in sclerotherapy. Peter Mann. We will be able to assess the likelihood of you needing more than one treatment at your consultation when a scan has been performed. Patients begin their treatment with us by either booking a free mini-consultation or a full initial consultation.
We offer all potential patients a free no-obligation mini-consultation where you can:. If you decide that you would like a full initial consultation, we can extend the session to accommodate this. Alternatively, we can book another appointment if this is more convenient for you. However, there is no obligation to do so — the only cost of the mini-consultation is your time. If you decide to explore treatment with us, we will book you in for a full consultation.
At your appointment, your consultant will:. Patients that present with superficial spider veins can often have hidden varicose veins. Finding and treating varicose veins makes treating spider veins much more effective. Your consultant surgeon will treat your legs using microsclerotherapy — the most effective clinical technique for resolving spider veins.
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