Foam treatment
Foam sclerotherapy
A foam form of sclerotherapy: the same kind of medicine, mixed into a foam that closes the vein from the inside. Your physician recommends it based on your ultrasound and evaluation.
How foam sclerotherapy works
Foam sclerotherapy is a form of sclerotherapy that delivers the medicine as a foam instead of a liquid. It is a general technique, distinct from the branded prescription foam Varithena.
- Step 01
A thicker solution
The same medicine used in sclerotherapy is blended with tiny micro-bubbles to create a foam.
- Step 02
Longer contact
The foam stays in contact with the vein wall longer than a liquid.
- Step 03
Which veins
Your physician decides from your ultrasound whether foam suits a vein. Details confirmed at your consultation.
Is foam sclerotherapy right for you?
Your physician will recommend foam, liquid sclerotherapy or another treatment based on your ultrasound and evaluation.
Good fit
- In-office convenienceNo hospital stays or surgical prep.
- Dual purposeIt addresses both the cosmetic appearance of spider veins and the physical discomfort (aching/heaviness) of smaller varicose veins.
Talk to us first
- Very large veinsFor very large, bulging varicose veins, your physician may recommend a different treatment, such as radiofrequency ablation or laser ablation.
What to expect during your treatment
- Minimal discomfort
- Most patients describe the sensation as a tiny pinch. You may feel a brief warming or “tingling” sensation as the solution works.
- Minimal downtime
- Because no general anesthesia or surgery is involved, most people return to their daily routine soon after the visit.
Questions, answered.
- The number of sessions depends on the veins treated. Details confirmed at your consultation.
- Treated veins usually fade gradually over weeks to months. Individual results vary.
- Compression stockings may be recommended after foam treatment. How long to wear them: details confirmed at your consultation.
- Walking is encouraged after treatment. When to return to heavy lifting or high-impact exercise: details confirmed at your consultation.
The number of sessions depends on the veins treated. Details confirmed at your consultation.
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