Ultrasound Guided Sclerotherapy
High tech ultrasound machines are used in many areas of clinical medicine to provide a visual window to structures beneath the surface of the skin. These same machines, used to visualize diseased refluxing veins deep under the surface of the skin, can now enable doctors trained in ultrasound guided sclerotherapy to safely and effectively treat the actual leaking vein causing varicose veins and spiders seen on the surface of the skin.
Ultrasound guided sclerotherapy gets to the source of the disease - the refluxing or leaking vein - and in doing so treats all types of diseased veins and spiders better, quicker, and more effectively than they've ever been treated before.
This technology is relatively new -- it was only developed about 15 years ago in France. It was first used in the United States by physicians in Chicago, who subsequently trained Willamette Vein Centre' personnel in its use. Willamette Vein Centre' was the first vein clinic in the Northwest to use this technique, and has trained scores of physicians around the country in its use.
What are the benefits of ultrasound guided sclerotherapy as compared to conventional sclerotherapy?
Better results. Quicker Results. Less Expense.
Because only ultrasound guided sclerotherapy gets to the source of diseased veins deep under the surface of the skin, results from sclerotherapy treatment performed via ultrasound guidance tends to be much better. Large varicose veins can go away quickly and completely without surgery. Spider veins and so-called feeder veins (reticular veins) often fade with fewer treatments and cosmetically better results than when treated with conventional sclerotherapy or laser alone. Since because ultrasound guided sclerotherapy gets to the source of the disease (reflux), the results of treatment tend to be more permanent and less expensive because fewer treatment sessions are necessary to get the job done.
When looking for sclerotherapy treatment, we suggest everyone inquire whether ultrasound guided sclerotherapy would be the right choice of treatment for them, whether they have large varicose veins or even small spiders.
Is ultrasound guided sclerotherapy only for large varicose veins?
No. Remember that all diseased veins on the surface of the skin - even spider veins - are caused, to some degree, by reflux. Only ultrasound guided sclerotherapy can "see" beneath the skin to allow treatment of feeder veins causing spiders. Therefore, nearly all new patients of Willamette Vein Centré - even those with only spider veins - undergo at least one ultrasound guided sclerotherapy treatment to be sure all sources of reflux are treated at the beginning treatment process.
USG Videos:
These videos demonstrate how ultrasound guided sclerotherapy is done at Willamette Vein Centre'. Click on the pictures to see the respective videos.
Animated USG Example |
Actual USG Screen |
Split Screen USG Example |
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Find Out if Sclerotherapy is Right for You
Perhaps you know that sclerotherapy is just what you've been waiting for, and you're ready to schedule an appointment to get started. That's great. Just give us a call at (503) 399-0644 or (866) VEINS01 and schedule your appointment for a venous examination.
If you're not exactly sure, or you'd like to know more, we can help you with that too. Simply call us and ask to have Brief Sclerotherapy Assessment. This brief examination will be done by Dr. Wilson for a fee of only a $75 charge to the patient; afterwards, Dr. Wilson will discuss your treatment plan with you.