Sclerotherapy

Sclerotherapy is a safe and effective FDA-approved method of removing unsightly spider veins. It requires no down time and is a simple office-based procedure with minimal discomfort and few side effects. It is commonly used in conjunction with laser vein treatment to optimize and yield excellent results in treating spider veins.

Most commonly asked questions are:

Am I a candidate? Yes. If you have pink or purple fine veins scattered along your legs.

Is it painful? There is a slight burning sensation and/or cramping which lasts approximately 30 seconds following an injection.

When can I exercise? Two days after injection.

Are there any precautions I have to take after the treatment? Support hose needs to be worn for 2 weeks straight with some exceptions of course.

Will the spider veins come back? Individuals may develop new vessels near the site of previously treated veins if there is a family and individual history of varicose veins and such an individual does not wear support hose and has a job where he or she is standing for prolonged periods of time. Individuals on estrogen will experience a diminished result and greater likelihood of recurrence.

What are the side effects? There is a risk temporary tan pigmentation near the site of injection. Rarely, there may be matting, which is term describing the formation of very fine, hair-like vessels in the vicinity of the treated spider veins. This occurrence is easily treated with laser vein removal.