Sclerotherapy is considered a cosmetic in-office procedure. Small spider veins are treated by injections of a sclerosing solution. This causes the vein to collapse and fade. Several treatments may be necessary depending on the severity if the spider veins. Full results can be expected within six months after treatment.
This is a minimally invasive procedure that takes place in the doctor’s office. First, a catheter is inserted into the unhealthy vein through a small incision. Numbing solution is then injected around the vein. Next, the tip of the catheter heats the inside of the vein causing the collagen in the vein wall to collapse and seal shut. Blood is then rerouted to healthy, functional veins.
Meet The Doctors of Central Georgia Vein Center!
Dr. Amy Kingman, MD
Cardiology
General & Interventional
Vein Specialist
Dr. Wendell Ellis, MD
Cardiology
General & Interventional
Vein Specialist