Sclerotherapy
in Salt Lake City
Sclerotherapy is a minimally invasive medical procedure used to treat spider veins—those small, red, blue, or purple veins that appear just beneath the skin's surface, most commonly on the legs and face. The treatment involves the injection of a specialized solution, called a sclerosant, directly into the affected veins. This solution irritates the inner lining of the vein, causing it to collapse and stick together. Over time, the treated vein is reabsorbed by the body and fades from view.
Typically performed in a medical office in under 30 minutes.
Patients can usually resume normal activities immediately.
Most patients begin to see improvements within a few weeks, with full results appearing after several sessions if needed.
When performed by a trained provider, sclerotherapy has a long track record of success and safety.
After treatment, patients may be advised to wear compression stockings and avoid strenuous activity or sun exposure for a short time to promote healing and optimal results. Sclerotherapy remains one of the most popular and effective options for improving the appearance of spider veins and boosting confidence in skin appearance.
Sclerotherapy is a non-surgical procedure used to treat spider veins and small varicose veins by injecting a solution into the affected veins, causing them to collapse and fade over time.
Most patients experience minimal discomfort—often described as a mild burning or stinging sensation at the injection site. The procedure does not require anesthesia.
The number of treatments varies. Some people see improvement after just one session, while others may require 2 to 4 sessions spaced a few weeks apart for optimal results.
Common side effects include temporary redness, bruising, or swelling at the injection sites. Rarely, patients may experience pigmentation changes or small skin ulcers.
There is little to no downtime. Most patients can resume normal activities immediately, although high-impact exercise and sun exposure should be avoided for a few days.
The injected solution (sclerosant) irritates the vein lining, causing it to seal shut. The vein eventually turns into scar tissue and is absorbed by the body, making it no longer visible.
A typical sclerotherapy session takes 15 to 30 minutes, depending on the number and size of veins being treated.
You may start seeing improvements within 3 to 6 weeks for smaller veins. Larger veins can take several months to fully fade.
Treated veins usually don’t return, but new spider veins can form over time. Maintenance treatments may be needed in the future.
Ideal candidates are healthy individuals who are not pregnant or breastfeeding and are concerned about cosmetic spider veins or small varicose veins. A consultation is necessary to determine suitability.
