What age do you have to be to have a sclerotherapy treatment?

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The Kimmel Institute

Published on May 15, 2013

While there is no set minimum age for Sclerotherapy for spider veins, the condition is such that it is rarely seen in patients under 16 years old. For these children, it is very important to make sure that there are no underlying medical conditions that would have brought on the problem. For younger children, it is always appropriate to consult with a Pediatrician before beginning Sclerotherapy.

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Answered by The Kimmel Institute

While there is no set minimum age for Sclerotherapy for spider veins, the condition is such that it is rarely seen in patients under 16 years old. For these children, it is very important to make sure that there are no underlying medical conditions that would have brought on the problem. For younger children, it is always appropriate to consult with a Pediatrician before beginning Sclerotherapy.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Finesse Surgical Solutions

Published on Apr 30, 2013

There is no minimum age for sclerotherapy. I would be reluctant to recommend it to preteens or children, but I have treated people in their teens and early 20's. Likewise, there is no maximum age.

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Answered by Finesse Surgical Solutions

There is no minimum age for sclerotherapy. I would be reluctant to recommend it to preteens or children, but I have treated people in their teens and early 20's. Likewise, there is no maximum age.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vein Treatment and Aesthetic Center

Published on Dec 20, 2012

There is no certain age. Even young patients ages 3 to 4 can undergo schlerothereapy, but it can be uncomfortable. We usually recommend that a patient be old enough (usually over 10 years old) to tolerate the discomfort.

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Answered by Vein Treatment and Aesthetic Center

There is no certain age. Even young patients ages 3 to 4 can undergo schlerothereapy, but it can be uncomfortable. We usually recommend that a patient be old enough (usually over 10 years old) to tolerate the discomfort.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


The Vein & Aesthetic Center of Boston

Published on Dec 06, 2012

While there is no set age at which Sclerotherapy can be performed, spider veins and varicose veins typically develop over time and it is therefore rare to perform Sclerotherapy in the teenage years. There is, however, no minimum age requirement.

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Answered by The Vein & Aesthetic Center of Boston

While there is no set age at which Sclerotherapy can be performed, spider veins and varicose veins typically develop over time and it is therefore rare to perform Sclerotherapy in the teenage years. There is, however, no minimum age requirement.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Americas Vein Centers - Southborough

Published on Oct 26, 2012

Over 18 years old.

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Answered by Americas Vein Centers - Southborough

Over 18 years old.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vein Clinic of North Carolina

Published on Oct 23, 2012

There is no age limit on sclerotherapy. Sclerotherapy is treatment of veins. The veins can be varicose, reticular or spider veins and, if there is an underlying vein problem, treatment may be covered by insurance.

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Answered by Vein Clinic of North Carolina

There is no age limit on sclerotherapy. Sclerotherapy is treatment of veins. The veins can be varicose, reticular or spider veins and, if there is an underlying vein problem, treatment may be covered by insurance.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vein Center of Orange County

Published on Oct 23, 2012

Sclerotherapy can be performed on a patient of any age, but is usually not done during pregnancy. Contraindications include active/recent blood clots, inability to walk or follow instructions, and allergy to the medication used. Age itself is not a contraindication, although most patients don't develop varicose veins until adulthood.

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Answered by Vein Center of Orange County

Sclerotherapy can be performed on a patient of any age, but is usually not done during pregnancy. Contraindications include active/recent blood clots, inability to walk or follow instructions, and allergy to the medication used. Age itself is not a contraindication, although most patients don't develop varicose veins until adulthood.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Intermountain Vein Center

Published on Oct 22, 2012

Varicose veins can be seen in teenagers, so as long as the specific physician is fine with the sclerotherapy and there is parental consent, I think the physician would treat even if a patient were that young.

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Answered by Intermountain Vein Center

Varicose veins can be seen in teenagers, so as long as the specific physician is fine with the sclerotherapy and there is parental consent, I think the physician would treat even if a patient were that young.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Cosmetic Vein Centers of Texas

Published on Oct 22, 2012

There is no age limit.

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Answered by Cosmetic Vein Centers of Texas

There is no age limit.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Michael F. Gioscia, MD, FACS, ABVLM

Published on Oct 21, 2012

Although there is not a specific age related to sclerotherapy treatment, it is not dependent on adolescent milestones such as bone growth (epiphyseal plate) cessation or onset of menses. Sclerotherapy for "Medical Necessity" (symptomatic veins) would thus be looked at on an individual basis. For cosmetic reasons, I personally would not perform sclerotherapy for anyone under 20- 21 years of age.

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Answered by Michael F. Gioscia, MD, FACS, ABVLM

Although there is not a specific age related to sclerotherapy treatment, it is not dependent on adolescent milestones such as bone growth (epiphyseal plate) cessation or onset of menses. Sclerotherapy for "Medical Necessity" (symptomatic veins) would thus be looked at on an individual basis. For cosmetic reasons, I personally would not perform sclerotherapy for anyone under 20- 21 years of age.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Advanced Vein Center

Published on Oct 20, 2012

I am not aware of an age limit. I have treated a 9-year-old boy with congenital disease.

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Answered by Advanced Vein Center

I am not aware of an age limit. I have treated a 9-year-old boy with congenital disease.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vein Specialties of St. Louis

Published on Oct 19, 2012

Sclerotherapy has no real age limits. We have treated patients as young as 17 and as old as 89. In older folks, they should be in good health and very active and able to walk. It is somewhat difficult in younger people, as we require compression hose after treatments so compliance can be an issue. Likewise in the older patients due to decreased range of motion needed to get the hose on and off.

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Answered by Vein Specialties of St. Louis

Sclerotherapy has no real age limits. We have treated patients as young as 17 and as old as 89. In older folks, they should be in good health and very active and able to walk. It is somewhat difficult in younger people, as we require compression hose after treatments so compliance can be an issue. Likewise in the older patients due to decreased range of motion needed to get the hose on and off.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vanish Vein and Laser Center

Published on Oct 19, 2012

The youngest person I have treated was a 9-year-old girl with one prominent vein on her posterior thigh. I do not think that there is a specific age requirement for sclerotherapy. Certainly young children would not tolerate the needles and there should be a necessary reason to treat anyone under l7 or l8. Similarly, there is no upper age limit for sclerotherapy.

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Answered by Vanish Vein and Laser Center

The youngest person I have treated was a 9-year-old girl with one prominent vein on her posterior thigh. I do not think that there is a specific age requirement for sclerotherapy. Certainly young children would not tolerate the needles and there should be a necessary reason to treat anyone under l7 or l8. Similarly, there is no upper age limit for sclerotherapy.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Ross T. Lyon, MD, FACS

Published on Oct 19, 2012

In my experience, age 16 with parental consent is the youngest to have a sclerotherapy treatment.

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Answered by Ross T. Lyon, MD, FACS

In my experience, age 16 with parental consent is the youngest to have a sclerotherapy treatment.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Arizona Vein Specialists

Published on Oct 19, 2012

It depends on what is going on. For general cosmetic spider veins, we have treated as young as age 16,
accompanied by a parent. Some children have more severe congenital vascular problems (from birth) and
require in-depth evaluation to determine the appropriate approach.

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Answered by Arizona Vein Specialists

It depends on what is going on. For general cosmetic spider veins, we have treated as young as age 16,
accompanied by a parent. Some children have more severe congenital vascular problems (from birth) and
require in-depth evaluation to determine the appropriate approach.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Heart and Vein Center

Published on Oct 19, 2012

There is no age limitations or exclusions provided that the patient has the right indication for the procedure.

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Answered by Heart and Vein Center

There is no age limitations or exclusions provided that the patient has the right indication for the procedure.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


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