Commonly performed for cosmetic purposes, sclerotherapy involves a non-invasive injection of medication (sclerosant) into the affected vein, causing the vein to shrink, thereby fading from view on the surface of the skin. It has proven highly effective in eliminating unsightly spider veins and has also become a versatile and complementary treatment used to eliminate larger varicose veins.

Before electing and/or performing sclerotherapy, our team of San Diego varicose and spider vein treatment specialists conduct comprehensive evaluations to determine if there are any underlying heath concerns and which treatment options will provide you with the most substantial, long-term results. Should sclerotherapy be determined the most appropriate treatment for your condition, our board certified vascular and general surgeons will select the medication based on a number of specific factors about the vein involved, including the following:

Medication is injected into the targeted vein(s) using a very fine needle. Ultrasound guidance may be used to visualize the underlying vein and monitor the injection. Sclerotherapy injections are virtually painless and, depending on the situation, may take as little as five minutes.