Our Content Affiliates Site Map Advertisement Sclerotherapy Sclerotherapy, a common treatment for spider veins, particularly on the legs, has been around since the 1930s. Injections of a special solution into your problem vein make the vein close up, collapse and eventually disappear from sight. In 1999, more than 400,000 people underwent the procedure, according to statistics from the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.
Spider veins typically appear on the legs.
After you choose a doctor, have a consultation, and schedule your procedure, you need to take some steps to prepare. On the day of your procedure, don't apply moisturizer, sun block, oil, or other substances to your skin, and don't shave the area to be treated. If the veins are on your legs, bring a pair of shorts to wear during treatment and a pair of long pants to wear home. When you get to the doctor's office, you and the doctor review your treatment plan. You will be asked to sign a consent form that states you understand all of the risks, complications, and side effects involved.