Sclerotherapy for spider veins in Winter Garden, FL
Spider veins are small red, blue, or purple vessels near the skin's surface, most often on the legs. Sclerotherapy treats them with tiny injections that close the affected veins so they can fade. Dr. Chander evaluates your legs and plans your treatment, which usually takes several sessions.
How sclerotherapy works
A fine needle is used to inject a solution into the vein. The solution irritates the vein lining, so the vein collapses and scars closed. Blood then flows through healthier veins, and the treated vein fades. This usually happens over a few weeks, and full results can take up to two months.
Who it's for
Adults bothered by spider veins on the legs, including small reticular veins up to about 3 mm wide. Spider veins can sometimes signal an underlying vein problem. We ask about leg aching, swelling, heaviness, burning, or cramping, and we may recommend further vein testing or a vein specialist first. Most doctors advise waiting until after pregnancy, and a history of blood clots needs careful review.
What your visit involves
- A leg exam and a conversation about your history, symptoms, and medications
- A series of small injections with a very fine needle; sessions run from about 15 minutes to an hour
- Compression stockings or wraps afterward, from several days to a few weeks as we direct
- Walking right away, plus guidance on activity, heat, and sun
- Follow-up sessions, usually spaced about four to six weeks apart
What to expect and safety
Most patients feel a mild sting with each injection. Bruising, itching, raised red areas, and tenderness are common. Brown lines or spots can appear and usually fade over weeks to months. Some patients develop tiny new red vessels nearby. Rare risks include skin sores, blood clots, and severe allergic reactions. Walking and compression help healing and lower clot risk, so follow the activity and compression instructions you are given.
Good to know
The FDA has approved polidocanol (Asclera®) to treat uncomplicated spider veins and reticular veins of the legs. Dr. Chander will tell you which solution is planned for your treatment and why. Treating spider veins is mostly cosmetic, and new spider veins can form over time. Results vary, and most people need more than one session.
Sclerotherapy for Spider Veins FAQ
Does sclerotherapy hurt?
Most patients describe a mild sting with each injection. The needles are very fine, and sessions are short.
How many sessions will I need?
It depends on the number and size of your veins. Many people need two or three sessions, spaced about four to six weeks apart, and extensive veins may need more.
When will I see results?
Treated veins usually fade within a few weeks, and full results can take up to about two months. Results vary.
Can spider veins come back?
Treated veins can stay closed, but new spider veins can form over time, so some patients return for touch-ups.
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