Is sclerotherapy best treatment for a bunch of spider veins?

My thighs are basically covered in a network of spider veins. If I choose sclerotherapy, will each tiny vein have to be injected? Are there any other options?

Answers from doctors (8)


Vanish Vein and Laser Center

Published on Sep 03, 2010

Before starting any treatment I would recommend a venous reflux exam. This would give useful information to plan your treatment especially if there is significant reflux. Sclerotherapy is the best treatment for spider veins and, often times, one injection will cover multiple veins. Other options are light sources and Veinwave but these are inferior to sclerotherapy.

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Answered by Vanish Vein and Laser Center

Before starting any treatment I would recommend a venous reflux exam. This would give useful information to plan your treatment especially if there is significant reflux. Sclerotherapy is the best treatment for spider veins and, often times, one injection will cover multiple veins. Other options are light sources and Veinwave but these are inferior to sclerotherapy.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


More About Doctor Laser Vein Center

Published on Feb 24, 2010

Sclerotherapy remains the gold standard of treatment for spider veins. No, each vein does not have to be injected. You should be seen by an experienced vein center who can discuss with you the various options, and what works best.

Answered by Laser Vein Center (View Profile)

Sclerotherapy remains the gold standard of treatment for spider veins. No, each vein does not have to be injected. You should be seen by an experienced vein center who can discuss with you the various options, and what works best.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Miller Vein

Published on Feb 11, 2010

Sclerotherapy is usually the most efficient way of treating spider veins especially when extensive. Laser treatment hurts more and cannot be utilized for the "feeding veins" (reticular veins). For the tiniest of spider veins, the veinwave device is helpful.

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Answered by Miller Vein

Sclerotherapy is usually the most efficient way of treating spider veins especially when extensive. Laser treatment hurts more and cannot be utilized for the "feeding veins" (reticular veins). For the tiniest of spider veins, the veinwave device is helpful.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Angelo N. Makris MD

Published on Feb 04, 2010

In my opinion sclerotherapy is the best treatment for a large amount of spider veins of the legs. Not every spider vein will need to be injected.

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Answered by Angelo N. Makris MD

In my opinion sclerotherapy is the best treatment for a large amount of spider veins of the legs. Not every spider vein will need to be injected.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


VeinSolutions - Edina

Published on Feb 04, 2010

That would be your best option. The doctor will start injecting at a spot where the solution should spread most effectively. You would be surprised at how far (how many veins) that solution will travel from one injection site.

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Answered by VeinSolutions - Edina

That would be your best option. The doctor will start injecting at a spot where the solution should spread most effectively. You would be surprised at how far (how many veins) that solution will travel from one injection site.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


More About Doctor Innovative Vein

Published on Feb 04, 2010

Yes.? Sclerotherapy is usually the best approach for treatment of spider veins.? There are occassionally veins that are too small, and then must be treated with IPL or surface laser, but in general, scleroterapy is the best and safest approach.

Answered by Innovative Vein (View Profile)

Yes.? Sclerotherapy is usually the best approach for treatment of spider veins.? There are occassionally veins that are too small, and then must be treated with IPL or surface laser, but in general, scleroterapy is the best and safest approach.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


General Vascular Surgery Group

Published on Feb 04, 2010

Generally yes this is the best treatmentat this time. Other options are the Veinwave and cutaneous lasers. Usually, each injection will treat a significant patch of veins and the size of this patch depends on the veins treated.

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Answered by General Vascular Surgery Group

Generally yes this is the best treatmentat this time. Other options are the Veinwave and cutaneous lasers. Usually, each injection will treat a significant patch of veins and the size of this patch depends on the veins treated.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Bella MD Laser Vein and Aesthetic Center

Published on Feb 03, 2010

Sclerotherapy and laser are both options. Usually one injection can treat multiple veins depending on inter connections. Meet with an expert injector to discuss.

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Answered by Bella MD Laser Vein and Aesthetic Center

Sclerotherapy and laser are both options. Usually one injection can treat multiple veins depending on inter connections. Meet with an expert injector to discuss.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


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