WHAT IS Sclerotherapy?
55 percent of women and 45 percent of men suffer from spider veins. Spider veins often look like webs and can affect more than appearance, they can be uncomfortable and easily bleed. Often individuals choose specific wardrobes to hide their spider veins. At Knott Street Dermatology we want you to live your best life and not be hindered by a dermatologic or cosmetic concern. Sclerotherapy is a treatment to resolve spider or reticular veins by injecting a solution into the affected veins to cause them to safely collapse and disappear. It is also worth mentioning that sclerotherapy cannot be used to treat varicose veins, these are veins that are larger and bulging. Sclerotherapy is best suited for spider veins that are smaller and more superficial.
How to Optimize Your Results:
To get the most out of your treatment compression stockings must be worn immediately following the procedure and for four days after spider vein treatment. For reticular vein treatment veins, veins that are slightly larger than spider veins, it is recommended you wear the compression stockings seven days after procedure.
Compression stockings we recommend should be at least 12-20 mm/Hg for post treatment. Often only one treatment is needed but, in some cases, an additional treatment 4-6 weeks after the first may be needed. Depending on each individual’s case wearing compression socks daily or during certain activities can be helpful for preventing additional spider or varicose veins from returning or developing.
To learn more about Sclerotherapy and find out if you are a candidate for spider vein treatment, please contact our office to schedule a consultation 503-253-3910.
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TEAM
Our team is made up of experienced professionals
excited to help and provide personalized care just for you.
Alicia McCarthy, ND
Dr. Alicia McCarthy earned her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology degree from California State University of Fullerton in 2008 and her Naturopathic Medical degree in 2017 from National University of Natural Medicine in Portland, OR. The twelve years Dr. McCarthy spent working in emergency medicine as an EMT set the foundation for the provider she is today. She now specializes in aesthetic medicine, dedicating her continuing education and practice to staying current on the latest techniques and products. Dr. McCarthy believes in aging gracefully. She takes the time to sit down with each patient and find out what this means for them.
Prior to joining Knott Street Dermatology, Dr. McCarthy had her own practice in Lake Oswego focused on aesthetic medicine, hormone balancing, thyroid conditions, and IV medicine.
Originally from Southern California, Dr. McCarthy has lived in Portland for the last eleven years. When she is not working Dr. McCarthy stays busy with her two young kids, husky pup, and husband. They enjoy spending time outside, camping, swimming, and playing at the park.
Rachel Almada LE,CAE
Rachael graduated from the Aesthetics Institute in 2020 and recently acquired a Bachelor of Arts from Portland State University. Coming from a dermatology background, Rachael has a passion for skin health and sun protection. Her favorite part about being an Advanced Aesthetician is helping patients reach their skin goals and watching their confidence build because of it. She understands that everyone’s skin requires its own unique approach whether it’s a treatment plan or a skincare regimen.
When she is out of the office, Rachael enjoys traveling, trying new food, making art, and doing pretty much anything outdoors – especially if it includes her Doberman-mix pup, Rubio!
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