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Generally used for spider veins and smaller varicose veins, sclerotherapy involves using a tiny needle to inject a medication into a vein to cause closure of the surface vessels. It is easily performed in the office without anesthesia. It is well tolerated with minimal to no side effects. Some bruising may be noticeable for a few days to weeks after the procedure but generally the bruising (and veins) will clear in about 6-8 weeks.

Frequently your doctor will advise a follow-up visit in 7-10 days after the procedure to examine and possibly remove any trapped blood in the injected veins; this leads to faster resolution of the veins.

Occasional side effects are mild, transient itching, pigmentation, and bronzing of the skin over the injected veins, nonresolution of the veins. Repeat reinjection may be required for complete resolution.

Very rare side effects include allergic reactions and superficial burns, both of which generally resolve with time. Repeat injections may be necessary especially if multiple veins are present.

Sclerotherapy is frequently used after LVA / EVLT to "clean up" small residual, left over veins.

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