VARICOSE VEINS TREATMENTS - Calgary

MICRO-FOAM SCLEROTHERAPY

Micro Foam treatment is the Gold Standard in the treatment of large varicose veins. It delivers a faster and safer result. In order to treat large varicose veins with Liquid Sclerotherpay, larger volumes of medication are required. With that there is a greater chance for an allergic reaction. In Micro-Foam Sclerotherapy, smaller amounts of medication are 'foamed' which results in volumes equal to liquid but because there is less medication there is less chance of an allergic reaction.

The other disadvantage of using Liquid Sclerotherapy for the treatment of large veins is that you cannot control it entirely. Upon injection, the liquid can spread over large areas of the venous and arterial system. The Micro-Foam on the other hand is very easy to direct and control since it displaces the blood and ‘sticks’ to the vessel wall, rather than mixing with the blood and being diluted by it. Patients are encouraged to walk and resume their normal activities.