Cosmetic Sclerotherapy

Sclerotherapy is an injection treatment used to eliminate small to medium-sized varicose veins and "spider" veins.
"Spider" veins are tiny vessels that are red, blue, or purple. The majority of these veins present as a cosmetic concern.

How does sclerotherapy work?

A very small needle is used to inject a sclerosing solution into a varicose or spider vein.
Different solutions are used based on the type of vein. Different solution strengths are used based on the size of the vessel. Once injected, the cells that line the vein wall will become irritated, inflamed, and damaged. External compression is applied, using a support hose.

The compression causes the vein walls to seal together so the vein no longer can transport blood.

Your body then breaks down and absorbs the damaged vein. When healing is complete, the vein is no longer visible. The process is very similar to how your body heals from a bad bruise.

Spider veins do not have any useful function so eliminating them will not affect your circulation.

Please notify our office on your first visit if you have any history of migraines and/or patent foramen ovale (PFO).

Benefits of Cosmetic Sclerotherapy

Cosmetic sclerotherapy has many benefits, including:

  • Quick and easy procedure

  • No downtime

  • Minor discomfort

  • Effective treatment for spider veins

  • Safe and non-invasive

Cosmetic Sclerotherapy for Hands

Cosmetic sclerotherapy can also be used as a rejuvenation treatment to reduce the appearance of veins on the hands. When this treatment is used to treat veins in hands, it involves the use of multiple tiny injections that shrink visible veins. This treatment offers many of the same benefits as cosmetic sclerotherapy performed on other parts of the body, including minimal to no downtime, long-lasting results, and more youthful-looking hands.

  • Spider veins

  • Varicose veins

  • Hands

 

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