Why is sclerotherapy not recommended for all types of varicose veins?
It is common to receive many patients with severely dilated varicose veins. Many of these patients report having previously received sclerotherapy treatment at other medical centers. In these cases, sclerotherapy did not work because only the outer (superficial) part of the problem was treated, while the root cause was internal.
That’s why it is very important to understand that sclerotherapy is not suitable for varicose veins with venous insufficiency. For this reason, it is essential to visit a vein specialist, in Peru, this specialist is the Cardiovascular Surgeon.
The Case Presented in the Video
In this patient’s case, we see varicose veins that had been present for 25 years and had worsened into venous disease, which led to:
- Skin lesions in the lower calf
- Swollen leg
- Dry and pigmented skin
This patient underwent eight sclerotherapy sessions that were unsuccessful because the issue was not on the surface but within the deeper veins, causing venous insufficiency.
The Importance of Evaluation
We always emphasize that a prior evaluation using venous Doppler ultrasound is essential for varicose vein treatment. It’s not just a formality — it provides an internal view that allows us to obtain accurate information, such as the exact size of the veins, the extent of the damage, and where the disease originates.
If you or a loved one is suffering from discomfort, swelling, heaviness, or pain due to varicose veins, demand a Doppler ultrasound before accepting any treatment for varicose veins.
If you’re in Peru and want to meet a vein specialist considered by many patients and colleagues to be the best vascular surgeon in Lima, don’t hesitate to visit Dr. Paulo Huachalla’s Varicose Vein Clinic. We have a highly advanced center with the best technology in Peru to provide the safest and most professional varicose vein treatments.
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