Spider veins can be caused by a variety of factors including heredity, pregnancy or weight fluctuation, long periods of sitting or standing, and hormonal changes. They appear most commonly on the thighs, calves, and ankles.
Sclerotherapy can be effective in eliminating or improving the appearance of spider veins. A sclerosing solution is injected into the vein, which irritates the vein and causes it to collapse over time and fade away. This procedure can be performed in an office setting, is minimally invasive, and is relatively painless.
Concerns an sclerotherapy can address
Spider veins make my legs look older than they should.
I feel so self-conscious about the veins in my legs, I don’t like to wear shorts or go to the beach.
Considerations
Non-surgical, in-office procedure with no downtime.
More than one treatment may be required to achieve optimal results.
