Sclerotherapy

Sclerotherapy is a minimally invasive procedure administered by your healthcare provider to treat uncomplicated spider veins and uncomplicated reticular veins. The treatment involves the injection of a solution into affected veins.

Spider veins are very small, fine, red or blue veins that are less than 1 mm in diameter. They lie closer to the surface of the skin than varicose veins and may resemble a thin red line, tree branches, or spider patterns. Spider veins can be found on the legs and may cover a small or large area.

Small varicose veins, also known as reticular veins, are small blood vessels that measure between 1 to 3 mm in diameter and are also known as feeder veins. Small varicose veins can enlarge as a result of increased pressure in the vein or from weakened vein valves. You may have only small varicose veins or both small varicose and spider veins at the same time.

For 2 to 3 days following the treatment, avoid¹:

• Heavy exercise
• Sunbathing
• Long plane flights
• Hot baths, hot tubs, or saunas

Be sure to ask your healthcare provider if you are uncertain about any activities you should avoid post-procedure.

*cost depends on treatment plan