Small procedures are on the rise with the economy being depressed. Sclerotherapy (injections to improve spider veins) are pretty common.

The concept is pretty simple: inject a fluid into the vein causing it to clot and scar (and eventually go away.)

This works pretty well for small veins but frequently can leave a bruised vein for several weeks. You really should keep the treated area out of the sun while this bruise resolves or it can be permanent.

The veins can come back. They usually do to some extent so this is a maintenance therapy.

Best Regards,

John Di Saia MD

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Originally posted 2009-12-25 07:30:27.