SKIN CONDITIONS
Remove Spider Veins with Sclerotherapy Treatment
Feel great about your legs again
Let’s be real: Nobody likes spider veins! Most of these veins are harmless, while others can cause aching, burning, and itching sensations.
But thankfully, you have options for spider veins removal! Our physicians specialize in a fast, safe, and effective spider vein removal option: Sclerotherapy. It’s your non-surgical ticket to regaining confidence in your legs.
How to get rid of spider veins with sclerotherapy
Pesky spider veins make many women shy away from showing their legs. They’re embarrassed and frustrated by these tiny villains, which resemble spider webs or gnarly tree branches. So what can you do to get rid of spider veins on your legs?
Spider vein removal through sclerotherapy is safe and effective. Sclerotherapy works by delicately injecting a specialized medication through a tiny needle into the affected vessels (a.k.a. telangiectasias). This solution triggers the damaged vessel to scar down, and your body gradually absorbs the veins. Within a few weeks, you’ll be saying hello to smoother, vein-free legs.
Patients may feel a slight pinching sensation as the needle enters the skin, but this lasts only a few moments with each injection.
Spider veins laser treatment: Recovery
After treatment, patients are advised to wear medium compression support hose for three days, take walks, and stay active to ensure the best results. Your clinician might advise you to avoid strenuous activity on the first day following sclerotherapy. No other changes to your schedule are required.
What are sclerotherapy side effects?
Sclerotherapy injections have minimal complications, including a bit of bruising and swelling, raised red areas, and possibly a fleeting skin darkening at the injection sites. Less common side effects of sclerotherapy include inflammation or blood clots, in which case, patients should call their treating physician immediately.
What causes spider veins?
Around 50% of women deal with spider veins. Spider vein causes can include hormones, childbirth, and the number of candles on your birthday cake. Other risk factors include family history, hormonal birth control, smoking, and obesity. Jobs that demand standing or sitting for hours on end can also be spider vein causes.
How can I avoid developing new spider veins?
- Avoid standing or sitting too long. Get up and walk every 30 minutes.
- Avoid wearing tight clothing that restricts blood flow
- Participate in regular exercise to increase blood flow
- Stay at a healthy weight
- Wear support hose to increase blood flow back to the heart
- Flex your feet and ankles when sitting
Take the first step to loving your legs again
Dr. Jared Mallalieu and Dr. Ross VanAntwerp, doctors with years of experience, offer a free consultation to walk you through each step and answer all of your questions about sclerotherapy. Get one step closer to smoother, unblemished legs—schedule your no-obligation consultation today.
