Spider veins, or telangiectasias, are small red or purple blood vessels found most commonly on the lower extremities. They are hereditary and can form anywhere on the leg and even on the face. Varicose veins are larger veins that usually appear raised with a bluish color and can cause symptoms such as a dull ache. Although spider veins and varicose veins carry blood, they are not a crucial part of the venous system.  They can be eliminated through a simple office procedure called SCLEROTHERAPY.  

What We Do

Sclerotherapy is a nonsurgical procedure used to treat varicose veins and spider veins.  It involves injecting a needle containing a sclerosing liquid (such as saline) directly into a vein.  The liquid has a caustic effect on the vein walls, causing them to stick together and create local fibrosis (scarring).  In turn, the vein retracts from the skin and seems to fade away over a matter of a few weeks.



Before and After Sclerotherapy