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Cosmetic sclerotherapy of spider veins is a relatively simple procedure that requires no anesthesia. A typical sclerotherapy session is relatively quick, lasting only about 15 to 45 minutes. You will be asked to lie down on the examination table and the skin over your spider veins will be cleaned with an antiseptic solution. Using one hand to stretch the skin taut, the physician or nurse will begin injecting the sclerosing agent into the affected veins. Approximately one injection is administered for every inch of spider vein - anywhere from 5 to 40 injections per treatment session. You will feel small needle sticks and possibly a mild burning sensation. The needle used is so thin and the sclerosing solution is so mild that pain is usually minimal.

A cotton ball and compression tape is applied to each area of the leg as it is finished. In addition to the compression tape, compression hose may be prescribed to guard against blood clots and to promote healing. You will be advised how long to wear the compression tape and/or compression hose.


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