Sclerotherapy Specialist

What is sclerotherapy?

Sclerotherapy is an outpatient procedure used to treat and remove spider veins and small varicose veins. 

During sclerotherapy, your Goldman Vein Institute provider injects a medical solution directly into a vein. The solution causes the vein to scar and collapse, rerouting your blood through healthier veins. Over time, your body absorbs the treated veins, causing them to fade away.

What conditions can sclerotherapy treat?

Sclerotherapy is incredibly versatile. The team at Goldman Vein Institute uses it for cosmetic purposes and to address some of the uncomfortable symptoms associated with leg veins.

If you regularly experience aching, swelling, and burning sensations or suffer from night cramps caused by varicose or spider veins, sclerotherapy can provide relief.

Am I a good candidate for sclerotherapy?

Only a qualified medical provider, like the team at Goldman Vein Institute, can determine if you’re a good candidate for sclerotherapy. During your initial consultation, your provider conducts a physical exam, reviews your medical history, and asks you about your symptoms.

If you regularly take aspirin or other blood-thinning medications, let your provider know. Your provider may ask you to stop taking these for a period of time to lower your risk of bleeding or other complications.

Lastly, your provider takes an ultrasound of your legs. An ultrasound uses soundwaves to produce images of your veins. Your provider uses this information to guide treatment.

What happens during sclerotherapy?

The team at Goldman Vein Institute performs sclerotherapy on-site as an outpatient procedure. On the day of your appointment, you lie down on your back and your provider will clean your legs with an antiseptic alcohol solution. Then, they inject a solution into the vein (or veins) being treated.

The solution gently irritates the lining of the vein and causes it to sclerose and shut down, rerouting blood flow. Afterward, your provider applies a gradient compression stocking.

Your provider repeats this process several times. The number of injections performed depends on the number and size of veins treated.

Is sclerotherapy safe?

Sclerotherapy is safe and well-tolerated. In most cases, it’s also covered by health insurance. 

Following your appointment, there’s little downtime. This means you can return to normal activity, like work or school, right away.

To schedule a sclerotherapy appointment at Goldman Vein Institute, call the office or book online today.