Surface Sclerotherapy
The gold standard for treating Spider Veins remains surface Sclerotherapy. The treatment involves injecting a ‘sclerosant’ solution directly into the vein. The goal of treatment is irreversible venous closure (fibrotic occlusion) followed by absorption of the vein. Venous blood is then redirected from the abnormal varicose vessel to healthy veins.
As a result, leg discomfort and cosmetic appearance improves. Both ‘liquid’ and ‘foam’ formulations are used. Liquid injection is used for smaller, surface veins. Foam injection has an increased potency and thus is used to treat larger veins. In addition, foam can be observed under ultrasound, in real-time, for better precision.
There are some reasons why you might not be a suitable candidate for this treatment, like if you are pregnant, have an allergy to sclerosant, have active clotting or bleeding episodes and immobility.
At your consultation, Dr. McWilliams and his team will customize a treatment plan that is right for you. They will determine if there are any larger veins underneath the surface that might be causing your spider veins and determine how many treatment sessions you will likely need. The number of treatments needed differs from patient to patient, depending on how many veins there are, and the patient’s expectations. For best results, three or four sessions are needed for most patients. Treatment sessions are scheduled at four-week intervals until the desired results are achieved.
Contact our office at (630) 474-2600 to schedule an appointment today.