What Sclerotherapy for Spider Veins Is
Sclerotherapy is a very effective method for easily and painlessly removing small
varicose veins, venular ectasias and spider veins. Spider veins and venular ectasias
are tiny blue, red or purple blood vessels that most commonly appear on the legs.
They are generally just a cosmetic problem. Larger
varicose veins may be a sign of a more serious underlying problem. During a free
screening for sclerotherapy, a nurse will make sure you do not need an ultrasound to
rule out a more severe problem.
With sclerotherapy, a chemical solution is injected into the varicose or spider veins
with a very tiny needle. The solution causes the walls of the blood vessel to collapse
and seal together, therefore preventing blood flow. The damaged blood vessel will
eventually be reabsorbed by the body. Eliminating spider veins will not adversely affect
your circulation. In some circumstances, their removal actually improves circulation
by removing pooled blood from the legs. Patients may notice that any heaviness, aching
or fatigue they were experiencing improves after the procedure.
This spider vein treatment often requires 2-4 sessions to see the complete removal
of spider veins. The specific number of sessions will depend on the type, number, and
size of veins that need to be injected. This procedure only treats currently visible
spider veins and can not prevent the development of new spider veins.
RIA Endovascular offers sclerotherapy in the South Denver Metro area of Colorado.