Spider Vein Treatment with sclerotherapy
The good, the bad, and the ugly
Spider veins are small, twisted blood vessels that are visible through the skin. They may be red, purple, or blue and most often appear on the legs or face. They take their name from their striking spiderweb pattern. Although not a large threat to your health, they can be troublesome and unsightly.
Sclerotherapy involves the injection of an irritant solution into the spider and reticular veins. The solution causes the vein walls to "stick together". Blood flow is routed to other veins, and the body in time absorbs the abnormal vein.
Stockings (provided) are worn for a few days to compress the vein walls together during the healing phase. Procedures take 30-45 minutes depending on the anatomy being treated and multiple sessions are needed.
*Results may vary
