Sclerotherapy

Sclerotherapy is the preferred treatment for spider veins. During your procedure, Vein Houston will inject a sclerosing solution into the spider veins. The solution irritates the lining of the vessel, causing it to close. Overtime, your body will absorb the treated vein.

You might experience a slight discomfort from the tiny needle sticks. The injected solution may cause slight itching sensation.  Every session usually lasts 30 minutes. The mild discomfort often is relieved by wearing compression stocking after the procedure.

There is a little to no downtime with sclerotherapy. You can return to regular activity the same day. We recommend to avoid sun exposure and strenuous activity for a week.

• Pigmentation Changes: Occur more often to the patients who are on iron supplements. Often resolves over time.
• Skin Break Down: Often very small (2-3mm), heals with local skin care.

Immediately after sclerotherapy treatment, the treated veins often turn red and get irritated. This is common reaction and often resolves within few days. The treated vein will then slowly fade away over the next 2-4 weeks.

This usually depends on the extent of the disease.  Typically, Vein Houston recommends several treatment sessions. There is a set limit on the volume of sclerosing solution that can be injected in one session. After 2 to 3 sessions, most patients can expect 60-80% reduction in spider vein visibility and intensity.

We treat all kind of vein diseases, some common vein diseases are varicose and spider veins. We have wide range of treatment options available and Sclerotherapy is one of them. Sclerotherapy is an excellent treatment option but it’s not right for everyone. So book an appointment today to find out which treatment option is best for you. We are proudly serving Houston, Stafford, Richmond, Missouri City, Sugar Land, Pearland, Katy and many other nearby areas.