Sclerotherapy is the primary treatment for spider veins and small superficial varicose veins that usually appear on the legs. They less commonly appear on other parts of the body. Sclerotherapy involves the injection of a solution into a targeted spider vein or a reticular vein through a very fine needle. The chemical collapses the blood vessel within a few seconds and takes effect immediately. The natural healing process of the body then re-routes the blood flow to other veins and the spider vein can fade from view over a period of several weeks. The procedure is performed using the smallest needle possible to minimize the pain of injection. In fact, patients are pleasantly surprised when they experience how painless modern sclerotherapy is. Typically it takes 3 to 6 treatment sessions for gradual fading of the treated veins. Graduated compression stockings are recommended after treatment for up to a week. Besides noticeable cosmetic benefits, sclerotherapy may but don’t always improve bothersome symptoms associated with spider veins, including itching, aching, burning and nighttime cramps. Unsuccessful sclerotherapy in the past could indicate that other larger veins may need to be treated first.

This is an in office treatment used to eliminate “spider veins” – tiny purple and red veins on the surface of the skin. Using a micro-needle, a special medication is injected into the unsightly vessels causing them to close and ultimately fade and disappear. There is minimal to no discomfort with this treatment and no downtime.