Over 50% of women are plagued by leg spider veins and varicose veins. Sclerotherapy is a simple procedure where veins are injected with a sclerosing solution, which causes them to collapse and dissolve. Sclerotherapy can also relieve the bothersome symptoms associated with spider veins and varicose veins including aching, burning, swelling and night cramps.

What Are The Indications of Sclerotherapy?

Leg spider, reticular and varicose veins

Am I A Candidate for Sclerotherapy?

Men and women of any age who want to improve the appearance of their leg veins can be candidates for this procedure.

What Does The Procedure Involve?

In most cases, a 23 percent sodium chloride sterile solution (high concentration salt solution) is injected with a very fine needle directly into the blood vessel. The number of veins injected in one session is variable, depending on the size and location of the veins.

What Are the Advantages of Sclerotherapy?

• Generally has no downtime. You can usually resume work and all normal activities. However, we advise that you refrain from vigorous activities for the first 24 hours.
• Little if any discomfort.
• A safe, time-proven procedure.

How Long Does The Procedure Take?

Usually the procedure takes 30 to 45 minutes.

How Many Treatments Are Required?

In general, spider veins respond to treatment in 3 to 6 weeks, and larger veins respond in 3 to 4 months. Usually 3-4 treatments are necessary. Once the vein responds to the treatment, it will not reappear. However, new veins may appear over time. If needed, you may return for injections.

Will I Have Pain?

Most patients are essentially pain free during this procedure. We use the latest technology to minimize any discomfort. We also apply our especially formulated highly effective pre-treatment topical anesthetic cream. This is sufficient for most patients. As an additional measure, we use the Zimmer cold air device, which gently blows cold air against the skin, to facilitate comfort. As every person has a different threshold for pain, for those especially sensitive patients, we have developed other protocols to ensure that the treatment is extremely comfortable and tolerable allowing you to fully enjoy the results without pain.

When Can I Go Back To Work?

Treatment is so gentle that most patients resume activities right away.

Can I Be Treated With Sclerotherapy If I Have Dark Skin?

This treatment can be used effectively on dark skin.

Who Will Perform My Treatment?

All treatments are performed or supervised by our skilled board certified dermatologists and plastic surgeons.

What Are My Alternatives?

• Laser Vein Treatment

How Much Does Sclerotherapy Cost?

The cost for this procedure may vary from patient to patient depending on various factors; however, we guarantee that our pricing will always be competitive with that of other local providers furnishing equivalent services.

We provide excellent financing options, and discounts for multiple procedures are available.

Call 1-800-506-8084 for more details.

Will Insurance Cover Sclerotherapy?

Most insurance companies do not offer reimbursement for cosmetic procedures; however, if your leg varicose veins are bothersome to you causing aching, burning, swelling or night cramps, insurance may cover the procedure. Pre-authorization by the insurance company may be required prior to treatment.

Is It FDA Approved?

All sclerotherapy solutions used at TopSurgeons are FDA approved.

For Further Information:

If you have been wondering how to eliminate uncomfortable and unsightly veins, call TopSurgeons at 800-506-8084 and arrange a private consultation about sclerotherapy. We would be happy to address all of your concerns.