Sclerotherapy (Leg Spider Veins)

Treatment Overview

Sclerotherapy is a safe and proven injection-based treatment for spider veins and small varicose veins, commonly on the legs. It helps visibly reduce and eliminate veins by collapsing them from within.

Key benefits

Treats leg spider veins & varicose veins effectively

Quick, minimally invasive procedure

Improves skin clarity and confidence

No downtime; resume normal activities immediately

how it works

A special sclerosing solution is injected into the targeted vein. This irritates the vessel lining, causing it to close and collapse. The body then naturally absorbs the vein over time, resulting in smoother, clearer skin.

Treatment Process

Doctor consultation & vein mapping

Numbing cream applied for comfort

Fine injections of sclerosing solution into target veins

Compression applied after treatment to aid absorption

Duration :

45–60 minutes

Best result :

Gradual fading over 4–6 weeks; multiple sessions may be needed

Longevity :

Long-term improvement (maintenance may be required for new veins)

Duration :

45–60 minutes

Best result :

Gradual fading over 4–6 weeks; multiple sessions may be needed

Longevity :

Long-term improvement (maintenance may be required for new veins)

Duration :

45–60 minutes

Best Results :

Gradual fading over 4–6 weeks; multiple sessions may be needed

Longevity :

Long-term improvement (maintenance may be required for new veins)

Who Can Benefit

Spider veins are small, widened veins near the skin surface, most often on the legs. In sclerotherapy, a solution is injected into the vein with a very fine needle, which makes it close and fade as the body absorbs it over the following weeks.

Red, blue or purple spider veins on the legs
Small surface veins
Veins that appeared after pregnancy or with age
Patients who want clearer-looking legs

Larger, bulging varicose veins, or legs that ache, swell or show skin changes, may have a deeper vein problem and need an ultrasound assessment first. Spider veins and redness on the face respond better to Fotona laser.

We postpone treatment during pregnancy and breastfeeding, with a history of blood clots in the legs, or with an infection in the area.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many sessions will I need?

Usually 2 to 3, spaced 4 to 6 weeks apart.

When will I see results?

Treated veins fade over 3 to 6 weeks. Larger veins can take a few months.

Can the veins come back?

Treated veins do not come back, but new ones can appear over time.

Is there downtime?

Little to none. You can walk straight away. Wear compression stockings as advised, and avoid hot baths and strenuous exercise for a few days. Small bruises fade within a few weeks.