Spider veins are those tiny purple and red vessels found most commonly on the thighs or lower legs of women. They can form anywhere on the leg, from the top of the thigh to the ankle.

Varicose veins are larger. They can appear raised with a bluish color and can become painful. Although spider veins and varicose veins carry blood, they are not part of the venous valve system. Your spider veins and varicose veins can be eliminated permanently through a simple office procedure called Sclerotherapy.

The Sclerotherapy treatment was developed in 1920’s. During the procedure, a sclerosing solution is injected into the vein thought a micro-needle. The sclerosing solution causes the vein to blanch (turn white), then gradually disappear. A typical treatment may last for 30 to 45 minutes and consist of multiple injections.

Injection Sclerotherapy may eliminate the need for an invasive surgical procedure.

Complete correction of the treated area is not expected on the first treatment. In most cases, about 50 to 70% of the treated vessels will be gone for good. However, new veins may appear and additional treatments are generally required for optimum results. These treatments may be done in three weeks intervals.

Please consult with Dr. Marks to determine the best recommendation for your particular needs.



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