Leg veins are not only ugly, but can be the source of leg fatigue and even serious leg pain. Whether it’s those tiny red/blue spider veins or bulging varicose veins, a treatment called sclerotherapy may be your solution to these miserable vessels.

Sclerotherapy overview

Sclerotherapy is a safe, surgery-free way to get rid of those unsightly bruise-like marks caused by spider and varicose veins. With this quick, effective treatment, your legs can have a more youthful, healthy appearance.

Spider veins are tiny discolored veins near the skin’s surface. Varicose veins are larger, often-painful vessels, that are commonly seen as bulges and lumps on the upper and lower legs.

Heredity, childbirth, hormonal changes, and other factors all play a role in the development of leg veins. No matter the cause, sclerotherapy is often the treatment of choice for these unattractive vessels.

How it works

You will need an examination prior to sclerotherapy. Your doctor will evaluate your leg veins to find out if you are a candidate for sclerotherapy. Sometimes leg veins are caused by a more serious blood flow problem located in the groin region or pelvis. These problems may require surgical treatment before proceeding with sclerotherapy.

Modern sclerotherapy is an in-office procedure. Your doctor injects a small amount of sclerosing agent into the vessel causing it to collapse and later be absorbed by the body. There is very little tenderness with this procedure, and you can return to work the same day.  Multiple treatments may be required depending on the size and extent of your leg veins.

Today’s newest sclerosing agents allow treatment of a wide variety of leg veins in both men and women.  You can develop leg veins at any age. They do not disappear on their own and they only get bigger and more noticeable with time.

Who is it for?

Sclerotherapy is a quick, safe, and effective method of getting rid of those embarrassing leg veins.  Treatment works on both men and women.

 Although it’s best to start early when it comes to treating leg veins, it’s never too late to start. If you’re healthy, active and you still like to wear shorts, sclerotherapy might be right for you.

 For great looking legs this summer, and every summer in the future, arrange a consultation for sclerotherapy. Your doctor would be happy to evaluate your leg veins to see if sclerotherapy is right for you.