Spider Vein Treatments

Cosmetic Sclerotherapy

In Cosmetic Sclerotherapy a dilute chemical solution is injected into the spider vein using a very fine needle. This causes irritation to that vein which causes it to shrivel up and disappear. Sclerotherapy has proven to be a safe procedure and is performed outpatient in the doctor’s office. Typically, sclerotherapy is performed in less than an hour, although a varying number of injections may be required, depending on the number of veins involved. Patients do not require an anesthetic and usually report little or no discomfort during the procedure, only a mild burning sensation. In some instances, several sclerotherapy treatments may be necessary.

Patients are able to return home shortly after sclerotherapy. Most can return to work and resume normal activities the next day.

Vein Gogh

VeinGogh is the easy way to reliably treat cosmetically unacceptable conditions of telangiectasia (tangled thread-like veins) and spider veins. VeinGogh can safely treat any skin type, including tanned skin.

Vein Gogh treats spider veins with heat energy using a hair thin probe. The probe is inserted just beneath the surface of the skin but without piercing the vessel itself. Tiny vessels will be destroyed and disappear quickly. *Most procedures take less than 20 minutes to perform, and no bandages are required following the procedure.** You will see immediate results and also see continuous improvement over several weeks as the treated vessels are reabsorbed.

It is often used in conjunction with Sclerotherapy.

* Individual results may vary
** Individual results may vary

Individuals troubled by varicose veins, either because they find them unattractive or because the diseased veins are causing unpleasant and/or dangerous symptoms, may choose, in consultation with their physician, to undergo sclerotherapy. Some of the reasons a patient may desire, or a physician may recommend, sclerotherapy may include one or more of the following symptoms:

• Pain, aching or burning sensations in the legs or feet
• Swelling or redness at the site
• Cramping of the legs, especially at night
• Scaly, dry or discolored skin at the site
• Discomfort after sitting or standing for long periods

During sclerotherapy, a solution of saline and a sclerosant is injected into the damaged veins. This will cause irritation in the affected veins and produce their eventual collapse. During this procedure, the surgeon is guided through the use of ultrasound to ensure precision. When the weakened veins collapse, they will be reabsorbed into the body and other healthier veins will take their place in the circulatory system.

Sclerotherapy has proven to be a safe procedure and is performed outpatient in the doctor’s office. **Typically, sclerotherapy is performed in less than an hour, although a varying number of injections may be required, depending on the number of veins involved. Patients do not require an anesthetic and usually report little or no discomfort during the procedure, only a mild burning sensation. In some instances, several sclerotherapy treatments may be necessary.

**Individual results may vary

Patients are able to return home shortly after sclerotherapy. Most can return to work and resume normal activities the next day, although exercise and strenuous activities are to be avoided a week or two. Compression bandages usually need to be worn for a week or so after the procedure. While it may take up to a month for the patient to see full results, some improvement is usually visible immediately.

In order to promote vascular health and to preserve the positive effects of the sclerotherapy, it is recommended that patients maintain a healthy weight and make exercise part of their daily routine.