Sclerotherapy Spider Vein Treatment

Fine Vein / spider vein Injection Treatment

What is Sclerotherapy?

Sclerotherapy is a simple spider vein treatment where each vein or cluster is injected with a solution through a fine needle.

(For more information on spider vein symptoms and treatment options, see our Vein Issues for Women or Vein Issues for Men pages.)

How does Sclerotherapy work?

• The solution damages the vein at the site it is injected.
• The veins are scarred and close up.

What should I know about Sclerotherapy?

• The spider veins will gradually disappear over a period of a couple of months, but will look worse before they look better.
• The process is not painful, a slight sting from the injection and a bruised feeling afterwards.
• Immediately following the injections, a tight compression stocking is put on and you will be asked to have a 10 minute walk.
• The stocking is worn night and day for 1 to 2 weeks.
• We also ask that you try to walk for at least 45 minutes a day.
• Usually 2-3 treatments are necessary, as not all veins will respond to 1 treatment.

* If the spider veins are caused by larger, varicose veins, then the bigger problem needs to be treated before the spider veins can be.

Sclerotherapy Treatment Costs

Vein Health Insurance
Small surface or spider veins are considered cosmetic and are NOT usually covered by health insurers. Health insurers usually only cover costs of treatment where there is medical need. See our vein health insurance page.

Non-surgical prices are listed in our pricelist & information sheets.

For more information, see our fine vein removal frequently asked questions page.

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