Can sclerotherapy effectively treat facial veins?

There is a large vein on my face that doesn't appear to be a broken capillary or spider vein. Could sclerotherapy be used to treat it, or would something else be better?

Answers from doctors (11)


Advanced Vein Center

Published on Dec 20, 2018

In our clinic, the doctors routinely use sclerotherapy for certain spider veins. Many can be more easily eliminated with pulsed light laser treatments in a "flash". I recommend a personal consultation to evaluate how big the spider vein is and where it is located. That will determine the proper treatment for your individual case.

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Answered by Advanced Vein Center

In our clinic, the doctors routinely use sclerotherapy for certain spider veins. Many can be more easily eliminated with pulsed light laser treatments in a "flash". I recommend a personal consultation to evaluate how big the spider vein is and where it is located. That will determine the proper treatment for your individual case.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vanish Vein and Laser Center

Published on Sep 12, 2010

Sclerotherapy can be used and works very well on facial spider veins. Other modalities also work well including laser and pulsed light.

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Answered by Vanish Vein and Laser Center

Sclerotherapy can be used and works very well on facial spider veins. Other modalities also work well including laser and pulsed light.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vein & Cosmetic Center of Tampa Bay

Published on Oct 19, 2009

We have found that lasers and other pulsed-light treatments work best for facial veins. We would need to evaluate you at a free consultation in order to determine which of our effective lasers would give you the best results.

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Answered by Vein & Cosmetic Center of Tampa Bay

We have found that lasers and other pulsed-light treatments work best for facial veins. We would need to evaluate you at a free consultation in order to determine which of our effective lasers would give you the best results.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


VeinCare Centers of Tennessee

Published on Oct 12, 2009

While sclerotherapy may be used effectively for treatment of facial veins, LASER or pulsed light therapy may be very effective as well. You need to see a physician experienced with management of facial veins and ask for advice after a clinical exam.

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Answered by VeinCare Centers of Tennessee

While sclerotherapy may be used effectively for treatment of facial veins, LASER or pulsed light therapy may be very effective as well. You need to see a physician experienced with management of facial veins and ask for advice after a clinical exam.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


More About Doctor Laser Vein Center

Published on Oct 12, 2009

Sclerotherapy is an excellent treatment for large bluish veins that are usually on the temples. Sclerotherapy, however, is not very good at treating the fine reddish vessels in the center of the face.

Answered by Laser Vein Center (View Profile)

Sclerotherapy is an excellent treatment for large bluish veins that are usually on the temples. Sclerotherapy, however, is not very good at treating the fine reddish vessels in the center of the face.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Miller Vein

Published on Oct 12, 2009

Sclerotherapy is usually too dangerous for the facial veins. The latest treatment for facial veins is Veinwave. Alternatively, laser can work.

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Answered by Miller Vein

Sclerotherapy is usually too dangerous for the facial veins. The latest treatment for facial veins is Veinwave. Alternatively, laser can work.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vein Specialty Medical Clinic, Inc.

Published on Oct 09, 2009

Yes it can. BUT, it should be done by a specialist in sclerotherapy with extensive experience doing what I call "micro-sclerotherapy". Meaning understanding that facial skin is very delicate, and to use very low volumes and concentrations of the correct sclerosing solution. Also, I suggest for the treating doctor to use an appropriate polarized light source and magnification (like Syris Light) to see the details of treatment field very clearly and without the distorting effect of light reflections. Once all of the above are considered, sclerotherapy is far superior to lasers in my opinion.

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Answered by Vein Specialty Medical Clinic, Inc.

Yes it can. BUT, it should be done by a specialist in sclerotherapy with extensive experience doing what I call "micro-sclerotherapy". Meaning understanding that facial skin is very delicate, and to use very low volumes and concentrations of the correct sclerosing solution. Also, I suggest for the treating doctor to use an appropriate polarized light source and magnification (like Syris Light) to see the details of treatment field very clearly and without the distorting effect of light reflections. Once all of the above are considered, sclerotherapy is far superior to lasers in my opinion.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Angelo N. Makris MD

Published on Oct 09, 2009

Laser tends to work better on facial veins. I wouldn't recommend
sclerotherapy for facial veins.


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Answered by Angelo N. Makris MD

Laser tends to work better on facial veins. I wouldn't recommend
sclerotherapy for facial veins.


Published on Jul 11, 2012


General Vascular Surgery Group

Published on Oct 09, 2009

It can treat these veins. Also, pulsed light and lasers are very effective
to treat these veins on the face. I believe this works much better on the
face than on the legs. Many dermatologists do these treatments as well as
some vein physicians, and plastic surgeons.

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Answered by General Vascular Surgery Group

It can treat these veins. Also, pulsed light and lasers are very effective
to treat these veins on the face. I believe this works much better on the
face than on the legs. Many dermatologists do these treatments as well as
some vein physicians, and plastic surgeons.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Bella MD Laser Vein and Aesthetic Center

Published on Oct 09, 2009

Sclerotherapy is not usually done on facial veins for safety reasons. We do however treat many facial veins with a transcutaneous YAG laser with good results.

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Answered by Bella MD Laser Vein and Aesthetic Center

Sclerotherapy is not usually done on facial veins for safety reasons. We do however treat many facial veins with a transcutaneous YAG laser with good results.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


VeinSolutions - Edina

Published on Oct 09, 2009

We typically treat facial veins with either sclerotherapy or light
treatment. You would need to schedule a screening with one of the doctors in
order to determine which treatment would be best for you.






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Answered by VeinSolutions - Edina

We typically treat facial veins with either sclerotherapy or light
treatment. You would need to schedule a screening with one of the doctors in
order to determine which treatment would be best for you.






Published on Jul 11, 2012


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