Sclerotherapy
Sclerotherapy is a medical procedure used to eliminate spider veins, reticular veins, and some small varicose veins. Sclerotherapy involves an injection of a solution (either a salt or detergent solution) directly into the vein. In larger, deeper veins, this is done using ultrasound guidance.
The solution irritates the lining of the blood vessel, causing it to swell and stick together, and the blood to clot. Over time, the vessel turns into scar tissue that fades from view and is absorbed by the body.
Sclerotherapy is a proven procedure and has been in use since the 1930s.
Prior to sclerotherapy, you will have an initial consultation with your specialist who will decide if you’re a good candidate for the procedure.
You are not eligible if you are pregnant. You can have sclerotherapy if you take birth control pills. If you have had a blood clot in the past, your eligibility will be decided on an individual basis, and will depend on the overall health of the area needing treatment as well as the reason for the clot.