Sclerotherapy Spider Veins

Is There Any Downtime?

Sclerotherapy is a Walk in. Walk out.^® treatment with little to no downtime. You may return to your normal schedule immediately. Avoid strenuous activity, hot baths, sun exposure and wear compression for 10-14 days for the best results.

Patients choose VSS for their Cosmetic Sclerotherapy because of our expertise in providing the best vein care delivered with WOW service. Terri Harper, MSN, FNP-C, clinical instructor for our Comprehensive Vein Training Center ^®, has educated physicians across the nation on cosmetic sclerotherapy. She has trained the VSS staff in the safest and most effective spider vein treatment techniques.

A few reminders:

• You may notice bruising and itching at the injection sites that resolve quickly. 
• Your spider veins may look worse before they look better.  
• Rarely, tenderness at the injection site may occur with cosmetic sclerotherapy.

Risks of Sclerotherapy include:

• Trapped blood – when a portion of the vein remains open between two sealed sections. Easily treated with needle evacuation of the trapped blood during the next visit.
• Pigmentation changes may occur over the treated vein.  
  • Most often resolves over time.  
    • Rarely pigmentation may last longer. 
  • Please inform our staff prior to treatment if you:
    • Take certain medications (bring a list) or have medical conditions
    • Take iron supplements 
    • Have a history of scarring or pigmentation 
• Matting – a pinkish-red ‘bruise’ near the treatment area made of multiple fine red or purple veins. 
  • May gradually fade for up to a year  
  • Evaluate for underlying vein disease and correct if matting occurs
  • Laser therapy for persistent matting may help
• Micro Skin Ulcer – a rare skin breakdown/ulcer (2-3mm) may occur
  • Though tender, it heals with local skincare 
  • And minimal to no scarring