Spider veins may be small, but they can greatly affect how you feel about your appearance. These tiny, thread-like red or blue lines often appear on the thighs, calves, or around the nose. While they aren’t dangerous, many people find them frustrating and hard to hide.
The good news? Surface sclerotherapy at McWilliams Vein Center is a proven and highly effective solution. Backed by nearly 20 years of experience solely focused on vein disease, Dr. McWilliams has the unique knowledge and skills to help you beat spider veins using the most effective, proven approach. He’s a strong proponent of one-on-one time, patient education, and patient comfort. Here’s how surface sclerotherapy can help you banish your spider veins.
What Is Surface Sclerotherapy?
Surface sclerotherapy is a nonsurgical treatment that shrinks and fades visible spider veins. It involves injecting a medical solution directly into the problem veins. The solution irritates the vein’s lining, causing it to collapse and close. Your body absorbs and eliminates the closed vein in time and reroutes blood flow to healthier ones. The result is smoother, clearer skin with elimination or greatly reduced visibility of spider veins.
Why Surface Sclerotherapy Is the Gold Standard
Sclerotherapy has been around for decades and is still the most recommended treatment for spider veins. It’s safe, quick, and works extremely well. Other treatments, like lasers, may be helpful, but they often don’t reach deeper or larger spider veins the way sclerotherapy can.
Benefits of surface sclerotherapy include:
- Quick appointments, often under 30 minutes
- Comfortable treatments
- Little to no downtime—return to most activities the same day
- Highly effective, even for stubborn spider veins
- Long-lasting results with proper vein care
Many patients notice visible improvement after one to three sessions, though results vary depending on the number and size of veins being treated.
After treatment, you may need compression stockings for a few days to help the healing process. Slight redness or swelling around the injection sites is normal and usually fades quickly. We also encourage walking to promote circulation.
Surface Sclerotherapy in Wheaton, IL
Want clearer skin and greater confidence? Call our office at 630-474-2600 or book your appointment online to learn if surface sclerotherapy is right for your spider veins.
