Sclerotherapy

Sclerotherapy can be used to treat both varicose and spider veins. With minimal to no discomfort (reported by most patients), a tiny needle is inserted into the vein to inject small amounts of sclerosing solution. The solution causes the injected vein to close up or sclerose. Typically these closed veins will gradually be reabsorbed by the body and disappear. Sclerotherapy relieves symptoms due to varicose and spider veins in most patients. The procedure is performed in the office, in sessions that last approximately 15-20 minutes. The number of sessions required will depend on the extent of veins present. Slight bruising and some pigmentation may occur, but usually resolve within a few weeks.

 Ultrasound Guided Sclerotherapy 

This form of sclerotherapy is done under visualization with an ultrasound system.  It gives the doctor access to veins which are difficult to locate, while keeping the procedure non-surgical.

Minimally Invasive Surgery and Microsurgery

The largest varicose veins associated with extensive valvular dysfunction and multiple points of reflux occasionally require surgical intervention.  Fortunately, with the development of an advanced microsurgical technique called ambulatory phlebectomy, this can be performed in a minimally invasive fashion.  This is done through tiny incisions that generally do not require stitches, allowing for a very fast recovery and early return to normal activities.  It does not require hospitalization and is performed at the adjacent ambulatory Surgicare Center.

Spider Vein Treatments

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