Sclerotherapy

Some people may be embarrassed by the appearance of their legs due to web-like red, purple, and blue spider veins. Fortunately, there is a treatment available at Alta Vista Dermatology in Highlands Ranch, CO for men and women seeking emotional relief. We offer sclerotherapy, which treats spider veins,usually on the legs.

For treatment, we use a fine needle to inject solutions such as Sotradecol or Asclera into the blood vessel. The solution causes the lining to swell and stick together as well as the blood to clot. Eventually, they fade away.

Some people are more susceptible to spider veins. Therefore, it is important to know the risk factors, which include:

• Excessive sun exposure
• Occupations that involve standing including nurses, factory workers, and hair stylists
• Genetics
• Hormonal changes including puberty, pregnancy, and menopause
• Obesity
• Using birth control pills
• Increased pressure in the abdomen from constipation or tumors
• Wearing external garments such as girdles
• Trauma or injuries to the skin
• Previous vein injuries
• A family history of blood clots

Regardless of the cause of spider veins, we can treat them. During an appointment, we will examine your skin and review your medical history to determine if you are a candidate for sclerotherapy. You will not be a candidate if you are taking birth control pills or if you are pregnant.

We will tailor a treatment plan to meet your needs, which will include the number of sessions required to achieve optimal results. The number of treatment sessions varies from one to several. After treatment, you can look forward to no downtime, allowing you to return to work or resume other activities. The procedure may be ideal during a lunch break because it may only take a few minutes to a half hour depending on the number of veins treated. You can count on the veins disappearing about four to six weeks after initial treatment. The success rate of sclerotherapy is over 90 percent, and it leads as a popular treatment.

There is no need to hide your legs under pants during the warmer months of the year. The Alta Vista Dermatology team can help. Schedule an appointment by calling 303.888.6426 today.