How does sclerotherapy work?
With a precise injection of a mild irritant solution directly on the site of the torn or stretched ligament or tendon, sclerotherapy creates a mild, controlled injury that stimulates the body s natural healing mechanisms to lay down new tissue on the weakened area. The mild inflammatory response that is created by the injection encourages growth of new ligament or tendon fibers, resulting in a tightening of the weakened structure. Additional treatments repeat this process, allowing a gradual buildup of tissue to restore the original strength to the area. Injection of varicose veins and other similar abnormalities creates a mild inflammatory response causing them to contract so that they become smaller or even vanish.
