Sclerotherapy

As we age, leg veins may become more prominent and even unsightly. Long days spent on our feet or pregnancy can make this problem worse.

Sclerotherapy is the gold standard approach for removing unsightly, visible veins affecting the legs. This treatment can improve the cosmetic appearance of spider veins and treat small varicose veins.

What is sclerotherapy?

Sclerotherapy is a vein treatment that involves injecting a solution into a visible blood vessel. The solution causes the vein to become irritated and collapse, and the blood flow then naturally moves to the deeper vessels. Once the vein is inactive, the body reabsorbs the vein tissue, which fades over time, becoming invisible. The full removal of spider veins or smaller varicose veins may take a few weeks or longer.

Who is a candidate for sclerotherapy?

You may be a candidate for sclerotherapy vein removal if you have any of the following conditions:

Visible veins that appear under the surface of the skin
Spider veins affecting your legs, ankles, or feet
You are not pregnant or breastfeeding
You understand the procedure, recovery, and what to expect in results

Woman measuring her leg while sitting in chair

What causes spider veins?

Spider veins are the result of veins beneath the skin surface enlarging in size. They are red, purple, or blue, and commonly appear on the legs. While these veins are not dangerous, they pose a cosmetic problem that can be embarrassing. Removing them for good can be a rewarding treatment, making it possible for you to reveal your legs with confidence.

What is sclerotherapy like to experience?

Before your procedure, we will fully evaluate your skin and identify the veins which are of aesthetic concern. The treatment involves an injection with a fine needle into the spider vein structure. The procedure is very well-tolerated and does not require any anesthetic. You will only feel a tiny pinch of the needle.

Why choose Mangat Plastic Surgery Institute and Skin Care

in the Vail Valley?

If you are tired of seeing your legs marred by spider veins, you can undergo treatment at the leading plastic surgery clinic in the Vail Valley. Mangat Plastic Surgery Institute and Skin Care offers sclerotherapy and other treatments to remove visible veins. Our approach involves unparalleled personal attention, concierge-style care, discretion, and privacy. You can be confident that your vein removal will be performed by true professionals who are widely respected in the medical community.

What is the recovery time?

Most people who have undergone treatment for spider veins with sclerotherapy can return to work or other activities the next day. You will need to avoid all vigorous physical activities for three to five days after your treatment. It is normal to experience some minimal discomfort and mild bruising after the treatment. You will wear compression stockings during the day for two weeks to help limit swelling and speed healing. The visible veins will slowly fade in the weeks and months ahead.

Patient Results

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