Overview
Vein disease expert Dr. Steven Mehta offers sclerotherapy for spider veins (the little red or purple veins near the skin surface) and small bulging or varicose veins. The minimally invasive, FDA-approved treatment only takes 10–30 minutes and there is no downtime.
During the procedure, Dr. Mehta uses a very fine needle to inject the veins with a medical agent called a sclerosant. This causes a chemical reaction that makes the walls of the vessels stick together, closing the veins. Over time, the veins are reabsorbed into the body and fade from view.
Benefits
Sclerotherapy can treat small-to-medium sized varicose and spider veins on the face, hands, torso, legs and feet.
When performed by an experienced provider like Dr. Mehta, treatment is virtually painless and usually takes 30 minutes or less.
The procedure eliminates the visible appearance of the veins and improves circulation by redirecting blood through healthy veins.
Results
Occasionally, more than one session is needed, however, this depends on your unique case and vascular health. After treatment, the veins will gradually disappear with full results visible in about two months. Generally, the treated veins will not come back.
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