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Why is Sclerotherapy the Best Spider Vein Treatment?
Sclerotherapy is a non-surgical spider vein treatment that involves the injection of an FDA-approved solution directly into the spider vein via a tiny needle. The injected solution irritates the lining of the vein, causing it to collapse. This procedure is simple, safe and fast. In fact, it’s one of the lowest-risk cosmetic procedures available, and anesthesia is not required. The vein is reabsorbed and fades over the course of months. Most spider vein patients will require a series of 3-5 treatments over the course of several months for full clearance, although the exact protocol will vary with each patient.
Some dermatologists and laser clinics choose to treat spider veins with laser or IPL treatments. However, sclerotherapy is our preferred choice over surface laser treatment to clear spider veins on the legs for several reasons:
Less Expensive
Because lasers cost thousands, and thousands of dollars, the price for laser spider vein treatment will be higher than sclerotherapy injections.
Less painful
Although modern lases have a cooling system that prevents the tip of the laser from getting too hot and resulting in burns or skin damage, most patients find the repetitive “zapping” of the laser on their skin to be quite uncomfortable and find that the tiny needle injections with sclerotherapy are less painful.