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Sclerotherapy

Millions of women are bothered by spider veins – tiny clusters of red, blue or purple veins that most commonly appear on the thighs, calves and ankles. In fact, it is estimated that almost half of the adult population is plagued with this common esthetic problem.

Though laser treatment may be effective, sclerotherapy remains the gold standard for these fine vessels that may be connected to the larger venous system but not a necessary part of it.

During your complimentary consultation pre and post treatment instructions will be given and your vessels will be evaluated to determine if sclerotherapy is the appropriate treatment for them. Deeper vessels or varicose veins may need to be treated by a vascular surgeon.

Sclerotherapy is a relatively quick procedure lasting between 15 and 30 minutes. Using a small gauge needle, a sclerosing agent is injected directly into the vessel being treated. This sclerosing agent irritates the wall of the vessel, causing it to collapse. The body’s natural process then absorbs the vein and the blood. More than one treatment session may be required but you will need to wait 4-6 weeks for this process to be completed and then discuss the possibility of additional treatment.