Sclerotherapy

Sclerotherapy involves the injection, via a very fine needle, of a solution into small to medium varicose veins and spider veins. The solution causes the veins to shrink, close off and gradually disappear. A session usually lasts approximately 20-30 minutes. There are few reported allergic reactions to the solution used. Depending on the number of veins, multiple sessions may be required, which will be decided after the initial consultation and evaluation.

Sclerotherapy is sometime used alone but in the instance of very small spider veins laser treatment is also used. Upon completion of each treatment session, support hose are worn for 48 hours continuously, and then 2-3 weeks during the day.  When Support Hose are worn as directed this provides the optimal treatment result.

Recovery Time: Normal activities may be resumed immediately. After healing, stockings are recommended for long trips, prolonged standing, or when legs ache.

Leg Before (left) and After (right) Sclerotherapy Treatment:

Before Sclerotherapy Treatment

Same Leg After Sclerotherapy