Does Sclerotherapy Hurt?
During your sclerotherapy appointment, our Nurse Sclerotherapist will precisely inject the sclerotherapy solution directly into your spider veins using thin needles that cause minimal discomfort. Treatment usually lasts less than 30 minutes. You may feel some tingling or other sensations as the solution is injected.
In general, most people find sclerotherapy treatments quick and easy. The number of injections depends on the number of spider veins to treat. Ask our Nurse if you have concerns about what your sclerotherapy treatment will feel like.
Is There Any Downtime After Sclerotherapy?
Immediately after your treatment, a soothing Arnica gel is applied to the treated area. You will also be given a compression garment to wear for two weeks. This garment will help collapse the treated veins for better results. You can return to work and most normal activities after treatment. You can resume running and other more strenuous activities after a week. Avoid soaking in hot water such as baths or hot tubs for two weeks.