Is sclerotherapy effective on both spider and varicose veins?

I have both spider veins and varicose veins, and I was hoping to find a treatment that works on both. Is sclerotherapy effective for varicose veins?

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Vanish Vein and Laser Center

Published on Sep 12, 2010

Sclerotherapy can work on both spider and varicose veins but it is more effective on smaller veins(spiders and reticulars). Varicose veins are usually best treated by microphlebectomies. Before treatment, however, a venous reflux exam should be done to find the reason for the veins.

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Answered by Vanish Vein and Laser Center

Sclerotherapy can work on both spider and varicose veins but it is more effective on smaller veins(spiders and reticulars). Varicose veins are usually best treated by microphlebectomies. Before treatment, however, a venous reflux exam should be done to find the reason for the veins.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


General Vascular Surgery Group

Published on Feb 26, 2010

That depends. Many larger Varicose Veins have a source vein which needs to be treated to eliminate the feeder of the Varicose Veins , otherwise they may recur rapidly. If this is your situation sclerotherapy alone may not be an adequate treatment.

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Answered by General Vascular Surgery Group

That depends. Many larger Varicose Veins have a source vein which needs to be treated to eliminate the feeder of the Varicose Veins , otherwise they may recur rapidly. If this is your situation sclerotherapy alone may not be an adequate treatment.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


More About Doctor Laser Vein Center

Published on Oct 16, 2009

Yes sclerotherapy can be used to treat both varicose and spider veins. However, the most important issue in dealing with varicose veins is to make sure the underlying cause is treated in addition to the varicosities. An ultrasound is needed to see if there is a leaking vein and if so this should be ablated (closed down). Usually it is best to treat the underlying cause with either laser or radiofrequency ablation prior to performing sclerotherapy. Sclerotherapy may take several sessions to be effective.

Answered by Laser Vein Center (View Profile)

Yes sclerotherapy can be used to treat both varicose and spider veins. However, the most important issue in dealing with varicose veins is to make sure the underlying cause is treated in addition to the varicosities. An ultrasound is needed to see if there is a leaking vein and if so this should be ablated (closed down). Usually it is best to treat the underlying cause with either laser or radiofrequency ablation prior to performing sclerotherapy. Sclerotherapy may take several sessions to be effective.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Sclerotherapy can be very effective in the treatment of spider and reticular veins. The degeneration of veins is described as follows: spider and reticular veins are very small dilated vessels in the skin with a blue or red appearance. Varicose veins are larger blue vessels under the skin that may feel firm or tense. Sclerotherapy works best for the smaller diameter veins. Microphlebectomy is a better solution for larger varicose veins. It is important to identify if there is dysfunction of the vein valves that is the root cause of abnormal veins for many people.

Answered by NJ Vein Care and Aesthetics Center (View Profile)

Sclerotherapy can be very effective in the treatment of spider and reticular veins. The degeneration of veins is described as follows: spider and reticular veins are very small dilated vessels in the skin with a blue or red appearance. Varicose veins are larger blue vessels under the skin that may feel firm or tense. Sclerotherapy works best for the smaller diameter veins. Microphlebectomy is a better solution for larger varicose veins. It is important to identify if there is dysfunction of the vein valves that is the root cause of abnormal veins for many people.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Miller Vein

Published on Sep 24, 2009

The most important issue in dealing with varicose veins is to make sure the underlying cause is treated in addition to the varicosities. An ultrasound is needed to see if there is a leaking vein and if so this should be ablated (closed down), usually using heat (either laser or radiofrequency ablation). The varicose veins can be treated by either sclerotherapy or microphlebectomy. Sclerotherapy may take several sessions while microphlebectomy will usually only take one.

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Answered by Miller Vein

The most important issue in dealing with varicose veins is to make sure the underlying cause is treated in addition to the varicosities. An ultrasound is needed to see if there is a leaking vein and if so this should be ablated (closed down), usually using heat (either laser or radiofrequency ablation). The varicose veins can be treated by either sclerotherapy or microphlebectomy. Sclerotherapy may take several sessions while microphlebectomy will usually only take one.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


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