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Who Should Perform Sclerotherapy - Dermatologist, Plastic Surgeon, Vein Clinic?
asked 1 year ago by 6657anon in Wellington,FL
Latest answer by Brian Dubow, MD
Question viewed 697 times
Tags: doctor, qualifications
Who is the best choice for sclerotherapy or any other type of vein removal...one of the "Vein Clinics", a dermatologist, or plastic surgeon?
7 answers to Who Should Perform Sclerotherapy - Dermatologist, Plastic Surgeon, Vein Clinic?
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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.
Brian Dubow, MD
Los Angeles Dermatologic Surgeon
Los Angeles Dermatologic Surgeon
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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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Monika Kiripolsky, MD
San Diego Dermatologic Surgeon
San Diego Dermatologic Surgeon
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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.
Corey L. Hartman, MD
Birmingham Dermatologic Surgeon
Birmingham Dermatologic Surgeon
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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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A physician
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.
