TREATMENT

Sclerotherapy

VEIN TREATMENT & INJECTION THERAPY

Sclerotherapy is a minimally invasive vein treatment that uses injections to close selected spider veins and small varicose veins. For appropriate patients, it may improve the appearance of visible veins and relieve symptoms such as aching, burning, swelling, or cramping.
  • Treats spider veins
  • Treats small varicose veins
  • Uses vein injections
  • May need multiple sessions
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Quick Summary

Key takeaway: Sclerotherapy injects a special solution into selected veins, causing them to close and gradually fade or shrink over time.

The treatment may be used for spider veins, reticular veins, and some small varicose veins. The best approach depends on vein size, symptoms, ultrasound findings, cosmetic goals, clot history, and overall health.

WHAT IS SCLEROTHERAPY?

Sclerotherapy is a vein treatment that injects a sclerosant solution into selected abnormal veins. The solution irritates the inner lining of the vein, causing the vein walls to close together.

Over time, the treated vein is absorbed by the body and blood reroutes through healthier nearby veins. Sclerotherapy is commonly used for spider veins, reticular veins, and smaller varicose veins.

Sclerotherapy is not the best treatment for every vein problem. Larger refluxing veins may require ultrasound-guided sclerotherapy, foam treatment, thermal ablation, adhesive closure, or another vein procedure.

Who May Be a Good Candidate

  • Spider veins
  • Small varicose veins
  • Visible leg veins
  • Aching or burning
  • Suitable vein size
A full evaluation helps determine whether sclerotherapy is appropriate based on vein size, symptoms, ultrasound findings, clot history, medications, and treatment goals.

Conditions Treated

Sclerotherapy may be considered for selected visible or symptomatic vein problems when injection-based closure is appropriate.

Spider Veins

Small visible surface veins may respond to injection treatment over one or more sessions.

Small Varicose Veins

Selected smaller varicose veins may be treated with sclerosant injections.

Reticular Veins

Blue-green feeder veins beneath the skin may contribute to visible vein networks.

Venous Symptoms

Aching, burning, swelling, or cramping may require vein evaluation before treatment.

Benefits of Treatment

  • Closes visible veins
  • May improve appearance
  • May reduce symptoms
  • No large incision
  • Office-based treatment
Benefits depend on vein size, vein type, number of sessions, compression use, and follow-up care.

How the Procedure Works / What to Expect

Sclerotherapy is performed by injecting sclerosant solution into selected veins. The treated veins close over time, and multiple sessions may be needed depending on the number and size of veins.

Preparation Before Treatment

  • Veins are evaluated
  • Medications are reviewed
  • Treatment goals are discussed

During the Procedure

  • Veins are injected
  • Solution closes vein walls
  • Compression may be applied

Recovery & Aftercare

  • Walking is encouraged
  • Compression may be used
  • Results appear gradually

Risks / Considerations

  • Bruising can occur
  • Pigment changes are possible
  • Clot risk is rare

Related Treatments / Alternatives

Depending on vein size, vein depth, and ultrasound findings, sclerotherapy may be considered alongside other vein treatment options.

Ultrasound-Guided Sclerotherapy

A guided injection approach used for selected deeper or less visible abnormal veins.

Foam Sclerotherapy

A sclerotherapy method that uses foam medication to treat selected larger or refluxing veins.

Frequently Asked Questions

Sclerotherapy is a vein treatment that injects a solution into selected veins, causing them to close and gradually fade or shrink.
It may treat spider veins, reticular veins, and some small varicose veins. Larger refluxing veins may need another treatment.
Some patients need more than one session depending on vein number, vein size, treatment goals, and response.
Results appear gradually. Smaller veins may improve over several weeks, while larger veins can take longer.
Risks may include bruising, redness, swelling, skin staining, inflammation, allergic reaction, clot formation, skin injury, or incomplete response.
The best option depends on vein size, symptoms, ultrasound findings, prior treatment, clot history, cosmetic goals, and overall health.

Locations

LVVIS offers vein evaluation and treatment planning at multiple Las Vegas locations. Choose the office that is most convenient when scheduling your visit.

LVVIS West Side Consultation Office

8930 W Sunset Rd, Suite 350
Las Vegas, NV 89148

Consultations and vascular evaluations

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LV2 Limb & Vascular Division

8930 W Sunset Rd, Suite 350
Las Vegas, NV 89148

Limb preservation and podiatry partnership care

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LVVIS East Procedure Office

2250 E Flamingo Rd, Suite 100
Las Vegas, NV 89119

Procedures, diagnostics, and circulatory care

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LVVIS West Side Surgical Center

6120 S Fort Apache Rd, Suite 100
Las Vegas, NV 89148

Advanced vascular and interventional procedures

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