Telangiectasia, also known as spider veins, may be caused by genetics, hormonal changes, obesity, medications, blood clots, and medical conditions. Spider veins are typically red, blue, or purple and may be easily seen through the skin as they branch out on the face and body. Clearwater, FL dermatologist Dr. Rachel Epstein and her team of providers offer sclerotherapy to minimize or eliminate the appearance of spider veins on the face and/or body. A minimally invasive treatment with no recovery time needed, sclerotherapy can help you get a more even skin tone that you can show off confidently. Schedule a consultation at Clear Skin Dermatology in Clearwater, FL to learn more about nonsurgical sclerotherapy, as well as other cosmetic services.

Sclerotherapy is a good option for men and women who are bothered by small to medium blood vessels that are visible through their skin. Generally, these spider veins are most visible on the legs so patients avoid shorts, swimsuits, or other clothing that do not cover their spider veins. Patients getting sclerotherapy must be in good overall health before their procedure to prevent complications or reactions. Patients should not be pregnant or have a history of blood clots.

Sclerotherapy will be done in one of our treatment rooms quickly and with no anesthesia. The spider veins being addressed will be marked, and the skin will be cleaned. A fine-gauge needle will be inserted into the vein and the sclerosing solution will be applied. After removing the needle, a bandage will cover the injection site to stop any minor bleeding. This process will be repeated until all spider veins have been treated.

Once you are done with sclerotherapy, you can leave our office to continue all normal activities. You may have some redness, swelling, or bruising in the treated areas, but this will usually fade on its own. Compression garments will be recommended by Dr. Epstein to help your blood circulation after your procedure for faster, better results. It may take some time for the treatment to work, but eventually, the treated spider veins should shrink, become white, and then fade or disappear. You may require two or more sessions to achieve optimal results, but most patients are pleased with the improvements after the first treatment.