Sclerotherapy is a popular cosmetic treatment used to treat spider veins at the Institute of Aesthetic Surgery. These veins appear when tiny blood vessels under the skin become dilated with blood. The veins look like tree branches or a web and are blue, red, or purplish. While they typically cause no medical problem, getting rid of spider veins helps improve the appearance of the skin. This quick and effective treatment can be done by a dermatologist or specialist and provide lasting results.
What Is Sclerotherapy?
Sclerotherapy is a safe and conservative cosmetic treatment used to diminish the appearance of spider veins. It is usually performed in the office of the vascular specialist. A sclerosant, or sterile solution, is injected into the affected veins. The solution irritates the veins causing them to close and shrink. They gradually vanish within a few weeks or months depending on the size of the treated veins.
Is Sclerotherapy the Best Treatment for Spider Veins?
Spider veins usually appear on the legs, back of the knee, thighs, or ankles. They sometimes appear on the chin, cheek, or nose. Sclerotherapy is a go-to treatment for spider veins on the lower body and is effective for treating larger veins. Laser therapy, such as Intense Pulse Light (IPL) laser treatment, has proven more effective for treating facial spider veins. It is a gentle treatment suitable for delicate facial skin.
Why Choose Sclerotherapy?
The benefits of sclerotherapy are what makes it an attractive treatment option for those wanting to get rid of spider veins. The best part is once the veins vanish, they’re gone! That’s what lasting results look like, although you may need more than one treatment sessions for maximum results.
Will Spider Veins Come Back?
While this treatment cannot prevent new veins from forming as you age, you have the option of coming back for treatment. In the meantime, go ahead and jump into those short shorts and bikinis without feeling self-conscious or embarrassed.
Spider veins can interfere with the flawless skin you desire, but you no longer need to put up with them if you visit the Institute of Aesthetic Surgery in Orlando, FL. Our professionals will assess you to decide if sclerotherapy is right for you before tailoring your treatment plan. Contact us today to schedule your consultation!
Veins Vanish with Sclerotherapy for Spider Veins
