What to Expect During Visual Sclerotherapy Treatment for Spider Veins at USA Vein Clinics

Are spider veins keeping you from feeling confident in shorts or swimsuit season? Visual sclerotherapy might be the easy, in-office solution you’ve been searching for.

What is Visual Sclerotherapy?

Visual sclerotherapy is a minimally invasive treatment performed directly in your provider’s office, designed specifically for spider veins—those tiny, web-like veins that appear close to the skin’s surface. Using a fine needle, a specialized solution (called a sclerosant) is injected into the affected veins. This causes the vein walls to collapse and close, allowing blood to reroute naturally through healthier veins. Over time, the treated spider veins fade from view.

Why Choose It?

• Cosmetically effective: Ideal for visible surface spider veins, particularly on the legs, this technique is widely considered the go-to cosmetic treatment.
• Minimal downtime: Return to your day immediately afterward—walking is often encouraged to promote healing.
• High success rates: Sclerotherapy helps remove 75–90% of treated veins, though new spider veins may develop over time.

How It Works

Your vascular specialist cleanses the skin and uses a very fine needle to inject a sclerosant (common options include polidocanol or sodium tetradecyl sulfate) into each visible spider vein. This irritates the inner lining, causing collapse, clotting, and eventual absorption by the body—resulting in smoother, vein-free skin. Compression stockings or bandages are typically worn for a week post-procedure to aid recovery.

What to Expect: Timeline & Sessions

• Results timing: Smaller veins often fade in 3–6 weeks; larger or deeply seated ones may take several months.
• Multiple treatments: Often, two or more sessions spaced a few weeks apart are needed for optimal results.

Safety and Considerations

• Generally safe: Side effects are rare but can include mild irritation, bruising, or hyperpigmentation at the injection site.
• Uncommon but serious risks (mainly in large-vein or foam sclerotherapy): May include deep vein thrombosis, allergic reactions, skin ulceration, or even systemic events like stroke—though these are rare.
• Not for everyone: Those who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have active blood clots are typically advised to wait or avoid the procedure.

Why Act Now?

Visual sclerotherapy empowers you to show off smoother, more confident legs with minimal disruption to your schedule. Whether you're wearing summer skirts or beachwear, this quick, comfortable procedure can help restore your confidence. Plus, because it's performed right in your provider's office, there’s no hospital visit or major recovery involved.

Interested in smoother skin with faster results? Our experts are ready to assess your veins, explain your treatment plan, and help you take the first step toward flawless-looking legs. Ready to schedule your appointment?