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Who Should Perform Sclerotherapy - Dermatologist, Plastic Surgeon, Vein Clinic?
Who is the best choice for sclerotherapy or any other type of vein removal...one of the "Vein Clinics", a dermatologist, or plastic surgeon?
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6657anon
in Wellington,FL
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Sclerotherapy / Treatment of (Leg) Veins - Who Should Perform This?
Although sclerotherapy can be performed by any type of physician, I highly recommend that you choose someone who has been specifically trained to do this procedure (i.e. a dermatologist or vascular surgeon).
Anyone considering sclerotherapy for the treatment of unsightly leg veins should first be evaluated/screened for possible underlying problems with the valve of the large vein on either side of his/her groin (the greater saphenous vein). Blood from the...
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Dermatologist or vascular surgeon
The best experts for sclerotherapy are a dermatologist or a vascular surgeon. Also be sure to check on their level of experience.
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Sclerotherapy qualifications
Dermatologists and vascular surgeons are usually considered the experts in sclerotherapy. There are many factors that determine which would be best suited to handle a particular case, like size of vessels, depth of vessels, association with pain, level of experience and the methods that are used to treat the veins.
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Vein sclerotherapy
Experience knowledge and technique are very important as well as boaed certification. An understanding of anatomy, knowing when to do ultrasound tests ans which liquid or foam to injecy or laser to use is also important. Dermatologists vascular surgeons and plastic surgeons do most of these treatments.
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Sclerotherapy can be performed by any MD.
Sclerotherapy can be performed by any Doc but usually it is a dermatologist or vascular surgeon. Cost runs about $350-450 per session and almost always requires 2-3 sessions 4-6 weeks apart. Sincerely,
David Hansen,MD
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If the vein clinic has an experienced, licensed MD, I have no problem with them performing the injections. Dermatologists, plastic surgeons, and vascular surgeons are also qualified and do an excellent job.
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Sclerotherapy - Which Doctor To Choose to Do Vein Injections of Legs
I advise that you seek out someone who is board certified in performing vein treatments / procedures. Usually for spider veins, this would be a vascular surgeon or dermatologist who runs a vein clinic or vein center. For varicose veins, you are best served by seeing a vascular surgeons, as often there is a deeper problem in the leg that needs to be addressed before the sclerotherapy injections are done. Board certified vascular surgeons receive formal medical and surgical...
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Choosing a board certified vein surgeon who is a member of the American College of Phlebology and Board
I would recommend a physician who is a diplomate of the American Board of Phlebology (Vein Surgery).
These physicians are specialists in vein procedures and have special expertise in the field.
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What doctor is most qualified to perform sclerotherapy
Sclerotherapy is part of the core curriculum for Dermatologists, and therefore most are trained and tested on their board exams regarding the treatment. I cannot comment on whether the same holds true for plastic surgeons and the doctors of a “vein clinic” as any doctor can run a vein clinic. Therefore, you may consider asking what their credentials are. Some are run by vascular surgeons who specialize in veins, and this may serve as a good alternative. Good luck.
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