No, sclerotherapy does not hurt. You should only feel the small pinch of the needle when injecting the medication.
Say Goodbye to Spider Veins
Say Goodbye to Spider Veins
Spider veins are seldom harmful, but many patients wish to get rid of them for their reddish-purple, weblike appearance. Sclerotherapy is a popular option to treat those unwanted spider veins so your skin can become blemish-free once more!
Florida Lakes Vein Center provides sclerotherapy in Wellen Park administered by skilled specialists so you can confidently walk away from spider veins.
Florida Lakes Vein Center provides sclerotherapy in Wellen Park administered by skilled specialists so you can confidently walk away from spider veins.
Spider veins are seldom harmful, but many patients wish to get rid of them for their reddish-purple, weblike appearance. Sclerotherapy is a popular option to treat those unwanted spider veins so your skin can become blemish-free once more!
Spider veins are seldom harmful, but many patients wish to get rid of them for their reddish-purple, weblike appearance. Sclerotherapy is a popular option to treat those unwanted spider veins so your skin can become blemish-free once more!
Sclerotherapy Overview
Number of Treatments:
4+
Appointment Length:
30 to 45 minutes
Driver Required?
No
Downtime:
None
Compression Time:
24 to 48 hours
Anesthetic?
Numbing injection
Sclerotherapy and Vein Treatment Resources
How Sclerotherapy Works
Sclerotherapy is a quick, minimally invasive procedure that uses a liquid called sclerosant to close off unhealthy veins.
Your provider strategically injects sclerosant into spider veins, and once the veins close, your blood reroutes into healthy veins. For larger veins, your provider may also use ultrasound during the procedure to accurately identify and treat problem areas.
Sclerotherapy Vein Treatment FAQs
Whether or not your insurance covers sclerotherapy depends on a few factors, but you will have to check with your insurance provider for coverage information. If insurance doesn’t cover sclerotherapy, treatment costs $350 per visit.
There is typically minimal downtime after treatment, but the veins appear darker for a week or so. You may also experience slight bruising, swelling, and sensitivity for several weeks. After treatment, your skin is more sensitive to the sun, so we advise avoiding exposure for a few weeks. In most cases, the treated spider or varicose veins disappear after 6 to 8 weeks.
About Florida Lakes Vein Center
At Florida Lakes Vein Center, we set the standard for premier vein care services such as sclerotherapy in Wellen Park. Experienced vein specialists Gregg Shore, M.D., Francesca Mertan, PA-C, and TC Lackey II, D.O., lead a team of compassionate professionals who take the time to listen to patients’ concerns and obtain a comprehensive medical history before recommending any vein treatment.
Our expert medical team has used sclerotherapy to help more than 10,000 patients across the region with their varicose and spider veins.
Is Sclerotherapy Right For Me?
Use our Virtual Screening Tool to tell us more about your concerns. From there, we will provide you with customized recommendations on which treatment may be the best fit!
