Spider Vein Treatment

Sclerotherapy being performed on spider vein.Vein Clinic PA uses the best treatments available for spider veins, including injection sclerotherapy and thermolysis.

Injection sclerotherapy is the gold standard for treatment of spider veins. Using a special light, the vein is isolated and a small amout of medication (sclerosant) is injected inside the vein. The medication "closes" the vein and stops the flow of blood.

Although the appearance of treated veins improves (diminishes) immediately, the veins are slowly absorbed by the body over a course of several weeks or months. Typically, several veins can be treated in one session and more than one session may be required depending on the extent of spider veins. It is also possible that repeat injections may be necessary since some veins are more "stubborn" than others.

Thermolysis is a breakthrough treatment technology that allows us to treat even the smallest and most curvy vein where sclerotherapy may not be an option. An extremely tiny needle focuses energy directly onto the vein, and closes it immediately.

This treatment is not dependent on skin type, like lasers and other light-based therapies, and provides a superior solution for sealing vessels that have shown resistance to other treatment options. The tissue on the skin surface is rarely affected and many patients report minimal, if any, discomfort compared to laser or intense pulse light therapies used elsewhere. As with sclerotherapy, given some time, body absorbs the "closed" veins.

Generally, patients will require sclerotherapy treatment first, as it is still the first line in treating spider veins. This spider vein treatment is then recommended for any veins remaining that meet the criteria in size. Rest assured, Vein Clinic PA uses the most sophisticated technology available and highly skilled staff to meet your needs.