Sclerotherapy

What is Sclerotherapy?

Sclerotherapy is an accepted treatment for leg veins due to its precise nature. Sclerotherapy involves the injection of a sclerosing solution directly into the non-functioning vein. The solution works by causing the dilation of your vein to diminish, and the vein will permanently shut and be naturally absorbed back into the body. 

Other forms of vein disease, such as varicose veins, involve the bodies of larger veins. It is much easier to find these veins and treat them effectively, but spider veins are significantly smaller! Because of their tiny and thin size (sometimes these veins are as small as a needle tip!) it can be difficult for other forms of treatment. Sclerotherapy is also a minimally invasive procedure that is overall safe, and does not require significant recovery time. In fact, most patients are able to get up and leave right after their procedure is over. Some patients may have mild side effects such as an allergic reaction or inflammation after the procedure is completed, but these side effects typically fade within a day or two.