Sclerotherapy 

 ABOUT SCLEROTHERAPY

Spider veins or telangiectasia may be caused by genetics, obesity, hormonal changes, certain medications, blood clots, and some medical conditions. These veins are red, purple, or blue and may be visible through the skin as they keep branching out on the legs and face. The Effect MedSpa now offers sclerotherapy to decrease or eliminate the appearance of spider veins. A minimally invasive treatment with no downtime for recovery, sclerotherapy can help you get more beautiful skin that you can stop covering up. A consultation is required prior to treatment, call today 904-518-3721. 

IDEAL CANDIDATES

Sclerotherapy is helpful for women and men who don’t like the small to medium blood vessels that are visible on the legs. Usually, these spider veins are most obvious on the lower legs and thighs, so patients avoid wearing shorts, swimsuits, or other clothing that reveal their spider veins. Patients need to be in good health before their appointment to minimize the chance of complications or reactions. Patients should not be pregnant or have a history of blood clots or blood clotting disorders.

PROCEDURE TECHNIQUE

Sclerotherapy may be completed in one of our treatment rooms quickly and without anesthesia. The spider veins being corrected will be determined, and the skin will be sanitized. A fine-gauge needle will be inserted into the vein and the Asclera solution will be injected. Sometimes gauze dressings or cotton balls and tape will be applied to some or all injection sites. This process will be repeated until all treatable spider veins have been injected.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Following sclerotherapy, you may leave when you feel comfortable to get back to all normal activities. It is recommended you walk around for 10-15 minutes prior to driving. You may see some redness, bruising, or swelling in the treated areas, but this will typically heal in 1-2 weeks. Compression garments will be recommended by our practitioner for up to 2 weeks to encourage blood circulation after your sclerotherapy treatment for faster, better results. It may take some time for the sclerotherapy to work, but eventually, the treated blood vessels should shrink, and then fade or disappear. This process can take up to 12 weeks, but visible improvement is typically seen in 2 weeks. You may want two or more sclerotherapy sessions to achieve optimal results, but most patients are pleased with their results after their first treatment.