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Sclerotherapy for Spider and Varicose Veins<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Spider and varicose veins affect approximately half of all women and nearly as many men at some point in their lives. While visible veins don\u2019t necessarily indicate a serious medical problem, their presence may keep you from wearing shorts, skirts, and bathing suits during the warm weather season. Some people also experience uncomfortable symptoms with their spider and varicose veins, such as itching, burning, and even bleeding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our team<\/a> of board-certified vascular doctors at Empire Vein & Vascular Specialists offers sclerotherapy, an injectable treatment that has proven effective in targeting spider and smaller varicose veins. The procedure is quick and virtually painless, and patients typically see positive results after a single treatment session. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Sclerotherapy for spider veins is one of today\u2019s most common vein treatment options. It has been used successfully for decades and is considered a safe and effective way to eliminate visible veins and restore healthy blood flow without surgery, significant discomfort, or downtime. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What is Sclerotherapy?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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A sclerotherapy treatment eliminates spider and smaller varicose veins. A sclerosing solution known as Asclera is injected into affected veins using a very fine needle, which causes the vein to seal closed. The sclerosed vein collapses and is absorbed by the body naturally over time, disappearing from view. Blood reroutes through healthy veins nearby, improving circulation while producing a positive cosmetic effect. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

In addition to treating the appearance of spider veins, sclerotherapy can also relieve uncomfortable symptoms such as: <\/p>\n\n\n