What is Foam treatment?
It is a form of injection treatment used in the treatment of leg varicose veins. It is a method applied by mixing the proven safety sclerosing drug with gases (usually air) using special methods to obtain a toothpaste-like foam with dimensions smaller than 100 microns and injecting this foam into the damaged vein through very thin needles.
How is Foam treatment applied and what is its mechanism of action?
It is applied by mixing the sclerosing drug with special methods, often with air, and injecting it into the damaged vein through very thin needles (28-34 G). The paste-like foam containing the sclerosing drug administered into the damaged vein comes into contact with the vessel wall to replace the blood in the vessel. After this contact, a reaction begins in the epithelial cells on the inner wall of the vessel, causing the vessel walls to mutually stick together and close.
Who can it be applied to?
First of all, before applying this method, color Doppler ultrasonography must be performed by the physician who will apply it. The backup vascular system and connections of these superficially damaged veins with the main vascular system should be determined, and this backup vein and connection should be applied after the vascular disorders are detected and treated.
Can it also be applied in the treatment of capillaries?
A little more It is a method used in capillary treatment, except that it requires a long and precise application.
Is there any pain during the procedure and is it a safe method?
Because very thin needles are used, it is not more painful than a fly bite. There may be a slight burning sensation during application.
What are the side effects?
A slight burning sensation during application and mild itching that may last for a few hours may be observed in the early stages. Afterwards, bruising, hardness on the vein, peeling, infection, and brown spots (pigmentation) may occur in the application area. Although all these effects are temporary, less than one percent of the brown spots that occur will disappear in more than a year.
How many sessions of treatment are required and how long does it take to get a response to the treatment?
The number of treatments required varies from patient to patient. It varies depending on the condition of the cells and capillary ruptures. The treatment can be completed in a few sessions or it may take up to 10-15 sessions.
It takes at least 2-4 months to get the results of the treatment and achieve full visual recovery.
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