Houston Spider Vein Treatment

Sclerotherapy is a treatment designed to eliminate superficial spider veins. During the procedure, a solution is injected into the veins, causing them to collapse and form fibrous tissue. Over a period of several weeks, the treated vessels gradually fade. At the Vitenas Skin Institute, we use only the safest, most effective sclerosing agents available today.

The best candidate for sclerotherapy is a man or woman with small spider veins or thread veins. We also treat the feeder veins to help eliminate future spider veins. Some patients may benefit from a combination of sclerotherapy and laser treatment. Sclerotherapy is an in-office procedure which typically takes thirty minutes to an hour to complete. The needle used is tiny and does not require anesthesia. Most patients require repeat treatments.

After the sclerotherapy treatment, some swelling, redness, and bruising may occur. Patients will be required to wear support hose until these side effects have dissipated, which may be for a few days to as much as two weeks. Patients may return to work immediately after treatment, though individuals who sit at a desk all day should keep their feet elevated as much as possible. While walking is fine during the first week after treatment, more strenuous exercise and activities should be postponed.

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Q - What is sclerotherapy?

Sclerotherapy is a procedure which can eliminate superficial spider veins. Only the safest and most effective sclerosing agents available today are used at the Vitenas Skin Institute. This sclerosing solution is injected into the veins which causes them to collapse and gradually fade from view within several weeks after treatment.

Q - Who is a candidate for sclerotherapy?

Men and women with small spider veins or thread veins may be good candidates for sclerotherapy.

Q - Where is the sclerotherapy procedure performed?

Sclerotherapy is performed in Dr. Vitenas' office.

Q - Is anesthesia used for sclerotherapy?

Anesthesia is not required for the sclerotherapy treatment because the needle used is a tiny one.

Q - What is the price of the Spider Vein Therapy?

Spider Vein Therapy depends on the size and amount of veins being treated. This procedure can range from $100 - $300.00. The treatment generally requires 2 treatments to obtain complete resolution of veins.

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