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Sclerotherapy

A sclerosant solution irritates the vein lining, causing it to collapse…

The simple version: Vascular Sclerosing Injections

Sclerotherapy for Telangiectasias and Reticular Veins

Also known asAsclera (Polidocanol)Sodium Tetradecyl Sulfate (Trombojet; Sotradecol in the US)Leg Vein Injections

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A specialized solution is injected into the vein, causing it to collapse and fade.

Downtime: 2 weeks
Sessions: 2–3
Pain: Low
Cost per visit: Price level 3 of 5
Full course: 2–3 sessionsAsk the total price for all of them.
Results start: In 3–6 weeks
Results last: Permanent for treated veins

Injections that close small spider veins so they fade.

Check first: Pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Will it work for me?

Skin tone

Often used on tones I–VI.

IVery Light

IILight

IIIMedium

IVTan

VBrown

VIDeep

Often usedAsk first

General info, not a check of your own skin.

What people use it for

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How do the types differ?

In no special order. Ask your provider which one fits you, and why.

3 types

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Which one do you use, and why that one for me?
What is the total price, and what does it include?
What side effects do you see most with it, and what do you do about them?

Before and after your visit

Plan it around your lifeMakeup, sun, workouts — see what fits around your treatment.

The visit

Duration: 15–45 minutes
Total course: 2–6 months
Session interval: 4–6 weeks

What to expect, and what to avoid

Recovery

Same day; no hard exercise 1–2 weeks

Avoid sun

2 weeks

No makeup

24 hours

No sweat or heat

2 weeks

Other aftercare

No swimming or baths for a few days

Your provider may give you different timing.

Day by day

Before your visit: ask when to start
- Wear loose, comfortable clothes
- Bring your compression stockings
- Come with clean skin: no makeup or lotion
1 week before
Stop aspirin, ibuprofen, fish oil and vitamin E for 1 week before, if your doctor agrees
After your visit
- No direct sun until bruising and dark marks fade
- Wear compression stockings as directed, usually 2–3 weeks, and walk daily.
- No hard exercise or heavy lifting for 7–14 days
- Avoid hot showers, saunas and hot tubs for a few days
- No swimming or baths for a few days
- Walk for 30–60 minutes right after, then every day for a couple of weeks
- Take short, gentle walks
- No aspirin, ibuprofen, fish oil or vitamin E for a few days, if your doctor agrees
- After your session, compression stockings are typically recommended for several days to two weeks. Expect some bruising, redness, and tenderness, which usually resolve within one to two weeks. Treated veins gradually fade, often over three to six weeks for smaller ones, and up to three to four months for larger vessels. Results start to show in 3–6 weeks.

Side effects, and who should wait

Who may want to think twice

Pregnancy or breastfeeding
Known allergy to the sclerosing agent
Acute deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or pulmonary embolism
Severe arterial disease in the legs
Immobility or being bedridden
Significant infection

Possible side effects

Common

Bruising at the injection site
Redness and swelling
Mild stinging or cramping during injection
Temporary skin hyperpigmentation (brown spots)
Lumpiness or hardness in treated veins
Development of new, tiny blood vessels (telangiectatic matting)

Less common

Allergic reaction to the sclerosant
Skin necrosis or ulceration if solution leaks outside the vein
Inflammation (phlebitis)
Blood clots in the veins (deep vein thrombosis)
Air bubbles in the bloodstream
Visual disturbances or headaches (more common with foam)

Your own risks may differ. Ask a qualified provider.

How it works, and common myths

A sclerosant solution irritates the vein lining, causing it to collapse and be naturally absorbed by the body.

A little more technical

A specialized solution is gently injected into the vein. This encourages the inner lining to close, allowing the vein to be naturally absorbed by the body.

The injected sclerosant, a detergent or osmotic agent, damages the endothelial lining of the targeted blood vessel. This initiates an inflammatory response, leading to thrombus formation and subsequent endofibrosis, which occludes the vessel. The fibrosed vein is then gradually resorbed by the body's natural processes.

Material: Sclerosing Agent (Polidocanol/Saline); A specialized medical solution that intentionally irritates the inner lining of the targeted blood vessel.
Mechanism category: Vascular Coagulation & Absorption; Forces the useless vein to collapse, scar together, and eventually be harmlessly reabsorbed by the body's lymphatic system.
Common device / product names: Asclera (Polidocanol) · Foam Sclerotherapy (Polidocanol, STS) · Sodium Tetradecyl Sulfate (Trombojet; Sotradecol in the US)
Clinical descriptor: Sclerotherapy for Telangiectasias and Reticular Veins

Common myths

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Less Invasive

Vascular Laser: Vbeam & Excel V

Lasers for spider veins and red marks

Downtime: 2 weeks
Pain: Medium to high
Cost: Price level 3 of 5

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