COVID-19 Safe Operations

Keeping Patients & Staff Safe & Healthy During Unprecedented Times


Though many things have changed in our current pandemic environment, one thing has continued to be the same: our commitment to your health and safety.
Our patients play a particularly important role in maintaining a safe environment in the clinic. We have created a detailed list of new guidelines for you to follow when you come in for your appointment:
  • Please arrive for your appointment on time (no more than 10 minutes early).
  • Prior to entering the clinic, you will be asked some screening questions.
  • You will be asked to use hand sanitizer when you arrive.
  • We ask you to wear your personal mask inside the clinic.
  • No accompanying people (e.g. children, friends, or family), we ask you to come alone unless you need to be accompanied.
  • Leave all non-essential belongings in your vehicle (e.g. jackets, hats, large purses)
  • All our team is always going to wear masks and wear gloves during the appointment.
  • We will ask you to remove your shoes before entering the clinic. We will provide you with slippers at your request.
  • All clients are asked to maintain respectful distancing in waiting areas and in the clinical area.
  • Note that for the time being we would prefer that you refrain from using cash as a mode of payment.
If you have any questions regarding your upcoming appointment, please call us at 403-675-0018 to speak with out staff or e-mail us at info@artofskin.ca. We are more than happy to discuss any questions you may have.

Art of Skin

Cutting-Edge Dermatological Care, Laser And Cosmetic Surgery in Canmore, Alberta

Sclerotherapy

Sclerotherapy for Spider Vessels, Dilated Reticular Veins and Varicose Veins

Sclerotherapy is a common, safe and effective treatment option for the removal of blood vessels of all sizes, from 1mm spider vessels to the blue reticular veins of 5mm and larger varicose veins on the legs.

How is Sclerotherapy Performed?

Sclerotherapy involves injecting a small amount of a specific solution into the diseased vein using a very fine needle directly. These solutions damage the inside walls of the diseased vein and cause it to seal shut. The treated vein is then reabsorbed by the body over the following 2 to 3 months. Different sclerosing solutions (the solution injected into the diseased vein) are used for different sized vessels.

Advantages of Sclerotherapy

  • Quick relief of symptoms
  • No downtime
  • Minimal risk of side effects
  • Minimally invasive with no scarring
  • Long lasting results

Foam Sclerotherapy

The advent and subsequent advances of foam sclerotherapy over the last 10 to 15 years have dramatically increased the size of vessel that can be safely and effectively treated. Foam sclerotherapy involves the addition of air to the sclerosing solution so that a larger surface area of the damaged vessel can be treated while using less medication.

Sclerotherapy requires no anesthesia and is performed quickly from within the doctor’s office. The number of treatments required depends on the number of vessels and the size of the vessels that need to be treated, but usually range from 2 to 4. There is no downtime for the patient associated with Sclerotherapy. However, as with any vein treatment, the patient is required to wear compression stockings for a fixed period of time post treatment to help ensure effective results.

Ultrasound Guided Sclerotherapy (UGS) with Foam

Foam Sclerotherapy, performed under the guidance of ultrasound, is often used to treat larger varicose veins safely and effectively. A non-surgical, minimally invasive technique, ultrasound guided sclerotherapy with foam is designed to close varicose veins, causing the problem vein to shrink or possibly disappear.

During the procedure, medication is injected into the diseased vein using ultrasound technology to precisely locate the desired vein and most effective injection site. By injecting this medication into the vein, it will shrink down in size. Patients will notice relief in physical symptoms associated with the diseased vein after treatment, and the vein will no longer be noticeable under the skin.

Ultrasound Guided Sclerotherapy (UGS) with foam is a safer and more comfortable alternative to surgical stripping to treat varicose veins. This reduces the health risks associated with blood pooling in the varicose veins and the appearance of the veins. This treatment is faster and less invasive that surgery and offers little or no downtime or discomfort.