Sclerotherapy Varicose Vein Treatment

What are Spider Veins?

Spider veins, also called varicose veins, are small dilated blood vessels that appear on the skin. The name comes from the web-like effect they create under the skin, and though they mainly appear on your legs, they can also occur on the face or in other areas of the body.

What Causes Spider Veins?

The primary cause of varicose veins is poor blood circulation. When you have weakened or damaged valves within the veins, this can cause your blood to pool and may lead to increased blood pressure. This causes your veins to bulge and twist, creating the appearance of the spidery, web-like varicose veins.

What is the Best Way to Treat Spider Veins?

One of the most effective treatments for varicose veins is cosmetic sclerotherapy. It’s highly effective, despite being minimally invasive. During typical sclerotherapy, your doctor injects a chemical solution into your varicose veins to close them off. After a while, your body absorbs the vein, and it fades away from view. 

But this isn’t the only way to address spider veins; laser sclerotherapy is another option to explore. 

How is Laser Treatment Different From Sclerotherapy? 

Laser treatment involves using light energy, which targets the varicose veins with heat. This helps close them up so they can be absorbed by the body. By contrast, sclerotherapy uses injections to achieve the same outcome at the targeted site.

For smaller veins that might be harder to inject, laser treatment is ideal. But injecting is better for targeting larger sites. At Rénove, we provide laser treatment as well as injectable sclerotherapy for varicose veins. Both procedures are very comfortable and require no downtime.

How Soon Will I See Results?

You can expect results within 3 to 6 weeks after treatment for smaller veins. The treatment of larger varicose veins with laser sclerotherapy might take them anywhere between 3 to 4 months to fully fade. Remember that although the visual fading is a gradual process, the veins typically start to close immediately after treatment, so be patient if you don’t start to see visual improvement right away.

Is Cosmetic Sclerotherapy Safe? What are the Risks?

Just like all medical aesthetic procedures, there is a small chance that you might feel some side effects after sclerotherapy. A very small percentage of patients might struggle with infections, scarring, or inflammation post their procedure. But this is rare. 

In any case, even with something as minimally invasive as sclerotherapy, consulting a doctor beforehand is important. They can help you avoid any drug interactions or allergic reactions.

Allergic reactions to the formulation are possible, but these are usually short-lived and rarely require any additional treatment. But rest assured, we’re fully committed to making your procedure as comfortable as possible. This is why we consult your medical and aesthetic history during your pre-procedure consultation. 

Patients can also contact Dr. Naqvi or our team to learn more about treatments for varicose veins through sclerotherapy and understand any potential side effects.

How Long Does Sclerotherapy Last?

Different bodies might respond to laser and injection sclerotherapy differently. And while the results are permanent, as you’ll see with the fading away of your varicose veins after sclerotherapy treatment, there is a chance that new spider veins could develop over time. How long the results of your treatment will last can also depend on your genetics, any underlying health conditions, your weight management, medications, and lifestyle choices. 

It can be helpful to find out how other patients have fared with the treatment. Take a look at our testimonials to see what other clients have to say about our treatments. If you’re wondering what to expect during a cosmetic sclerotherapy session, this video shows a close-up view of the laser treatment in action.

What is the Cost of Sclerotherapy?

The cost of sclerotherapy and other varicose vein treatments can vary based on several factors, including the area being treated, how severe the appearance of your veins is, and the number of sessions you might require. 

• Area of Treatment

  Since sclerotherapy is generally considered a cosmetic treatment, your insurance may only cover it if it’s medically necessary. But a more ‘aesthetically’ determined location of your varicose veins might not be covered.

• Number of Sessions

  If you’re looking for the best results, you may be asked to come in for multiple sessions. But this entirely depends on your satisfaction with the appearance of your varicose veins following your sclerotherapy treatment, as well as Dr. Naqvi’s recommendations.

• Size & Severity of Varicose Veins

  The cost of injection and laser sclerotherapy can also differ based on the size of the area you want to treat and how noticeable your varicose veins are. 

  You can contact us directly to get information about the cost of your treatment or walk in for a free in-person consultation. We also have payment options available through CareCredit and Cherry to make all treatments affordable for our patients.

Customizable Treatments at Rénove Med Spa

At Rénove Medical Spa, all treatments can be tailored to meet the needs of our patients. Whether you’re getting Botox or sclerotherapy varicose vein treatment, our doctors will ensure that the treatment is customized to help you feel your best. To this end, we have all our patients fill out an intake form to better understand their concerns and needs, so we can customize treatments for specific symptoms.