Sclerotherapy for Spider Veins
Sclerotherapy is a medical procedure used to eliminate varicose and spider veins. Sclerotherapy involves an injection of a solution (generally a salt solution) directly into the vein. The solution irritates the lining of the blood vessel, causing it to collapse. Over time, the vessel turns into scar tissue that fades from view.
CONDITION TREATED: Spider veins of the legs
THE TREATMENT: Consists of tiny injections into the spider vein
RESUTLS: Spider veins eventually fade away
TREATMENTS CONSIST OF: Usually takes 3 – 5 treatments
TREATMENT INTERVAL: Every 2 weeks
TREATMENT TIME: Depends on the extent of area treated. Full legs usually take 1 hour
RECOVERY TIME: Bruising can persist for up to 2 weeks