Book An Appointment Online Shop Now Home > Sclerotherapy Sclerotherapy Eliminate Veins in New York Sclerotherapy is a procedure in which a chemical solution is injected into veins to cause them to collapse and form scar tissue that permanently closes them. Nearby veins take up re-routed blood flow. Sclerotherapy1 requires multiple treatments to close off all affected veins. Additional treatments may be needed from time to time as newly enlarged veins appear. Side effects of sclerotherapy may include slight swelling, bruising, and redness, and itching at injection sites. The procedure may also remedy the bothersome symptoms associated with spider veins, including aching, burning, swelling and night cramps. Sclerotherapy works well for most patients. After several treatments, most patients can expect a significant improvement. Fading will gradually occur over months. The disappearance of treated spider veins is usually achieved, but similar veins may appear in the same general area. It is estimated that most injected veins may be eliminated with each injection session. A minority of the people who have sclerotherapy do not respond to the injections at all. In these instances, different solutions or a different method, such as laser therapy, may be tried. There are four categories of veins which are of interest in an examination by a sclerotherapist: Deep veins Superficial veins Perforator veins Spider veins The deep veins are buried beneath skin, muscle, and bone and cannot be seen except during surgery. The superficial veins are the ones you can see just under the skin. The perforator veins connect the two systems. Reticular veins are incompetent superficial veins. Varicose veins are superficial veins that are not only incompetent but are swollen, elongated (and thus serpentine) as a result. The most fundamental problems must be fixed first and these are, in order: incompetent deep veins, incompetent perforator veins, incompetent superficial veins (reticular and varicose veins), and finally the spider veins. In general, spider veins respond to treatment in a few weeks, and larger veins respond in a few months. If the veins respond to the treatment, they will not reappear. However, new veins may appear over time. If needed, you may return for injections. Sclerotherapy FAQ What is sclerotherapy ideal for treating? Sclerotherapy is a chemical injection2 that causes targeted veins to collapse and permanently close them. The blood flow is directed to nearby veins and is used for those that have spider veins. Sclerotherapy can treat as many as 50 to 80 percent of the injected vein after several treatments, which are eliminated at each injection session. Does sclerotherapy treatment hurt? Patient’s pain tolerances vary greatly. Most people find minimal discomfort and even those who are sensitive or afraid of injections rarely experience anything more than just discomfort. Is Sclerotherapy a permanent solution to spider veins? Total erasing of spider veins is usually achieved, however, the results are slightly different depending on the size of the vessels being injected. Some vessels may require more than one injection weeks apart, while others require only one treatment session. Locations Upper East Side Manhattan 121 East 60th Street, Suite 8AB New York, NY 10022 (212) 285-1110 Map It Garden City Long Island 901 Stewart Ave, Suite 240, Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 512-7616 Map It Request an Appointment AK AL AR AZ CA CO CT DC DE FL GA HI IA ID IL IN KS KY LA MA MD ME MI MN MO MS MT NC ND NE NH NJ NM NV NY OH OK OR PA RI SC SD TN TX UT VA VT WA WI WV WY I agree to the Terms of Use References 1 Skin and Sclerotherapy. Available: www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/sclerotherapy. 2 Injection Sclerotherapy. Available: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3036277/. Procedures and Conditions Injectables Skin Tightening Fat Removal Non-Surgical Treatments Non-Surgical Nose Job Non-Surgical Eyelift Eyelid Rejuvenation Hand Rejuvenation Lip Enhancement Non-Surgical Facelift Non-Surg Chin Augmentation Non-surgical Eyebrow Lift Non-Surgical Jaw Reduction Sclerotherapy Vein Treatments Venus Dimples (Back Dimples) Non-Surgical Butt Augmentation Surgical Procedures Aesthetician: MD-Spa NY Laser Procedures Conditions Dr. Rokhsar was chosen by magazine as a top dermatologist in its Best Doctors 2017, 2019 and 2020 issues. Follow: Manhattan Office: 121 East 60th Street, Suite 8AB | New York City, NY 10022 Ph. (212) 285-1110 | Map on Google Garden City Office: 901 Stewart Ave, Suite 240 | Garden City, NY 11530 Ph. (516) 512-7616 | Map on Google 5 star rating at RealSelf See Reviews > Leave a Review > Copyright © 2021 New York Cosmetic, Skin & Laser Surgery Center Blog / News Shop Now International Patients Careers Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Accessibility Statement Sitemap 4.8 - based on 147 reviews Book Online Call Us E-mail SMS MENU Virtual Consultation