Sclerotherapy

Sclerotherapy treatment can be done in under thirty minutes. There is very little pain involved with this procedure and no anesthesia is required when the procedure is performed. After the appointment over the counter pain reliever can be used if necessary. Compression bandages or compression hose can be worn after the appointment to lessen the pain. Help your circulation by walking regularly, but avoid any strenuous activity for a few days.

Sclerotherapy treatment is used on small varicose veins, also known as spider veins. It is not used for large saphenous vein removal. Other methods, such as stripping are used to remove large saphenous veins. Since these therapies can have more severe side effects, they are rarely recommended for the treatment of small spider veins.