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Recognized by SF Gate in 2024 as one of the top five varicose vein treatment centers in the San Francisco Bay Area, we specialize in both medical and cosmetic vein treatments tailored to your unique needs. Our expert team provides personalized care to ensure effective results, combining advanced techniques with a patient-centered approach. Your comfort and satisfaction remain our top priorities throughout every step of your treatment journey.
LEARN MOREWhat is Sclerotherapy?
Sclerotherapy is a minimally invasive medical procedure used to treat spider veins and small varicose veins. It involves injecting a specialized solution (sclerosant) directly into the affected veins, causing them to collapse and be naturally reabsorbed by the body. This treatment improves circulation and eliminates the appearance of unsightly veins. Sclerotherapy may be considered both a medically necessary or cosmetic treatment.
Cosmetic Sclerotherapy
Cosmetic sclerotherapy is designed to eliminate spider veins and small varicose veins, enhancing the appearance of your skin. This procedure is ideal for individuals who want to improve the look of their legs.
Who Benefits from Cosmetic Sclerotherapy?
Cosmetic sclerotherapy is ideal for patients looking to eliminate spider veins or small varicose veins for aesthetic reasons, achieving smoother, clearer, and more even-toned skin. This treatment helps enhance confidence, making it easier to wear shorts, dresses, or swimsuits without concern over visible veins.
How Does Cosmetic Sclerotherapy Work?
Using the same sclerosing solution, the treatment targets visible veins beneath the skin’s surface. These veins are sealed off and gradually fade as they are absorbed by the body, improving both the appearance and overall skin tone. Over time, blood flow is naturally redirected to healthier veins, enhancing circulation and reducing the visibility of unwanted veins.
Benefits of Cosmetic Sclerotherapy
Cosmetic sclerotherapy is a quick, non-surgical treatment that takes less than 30 minutes per session. It effectively improves skin clarity with minimal downtime, allowing patients to return to their daily routine the same day. By eliminating visible veins, this treatment enhances confidence and provides a smoother, rejuvenated appearance.
What to Expect
During the procedure, the treatment area is cleaned, and a fine needle is used to inject the sclerosing solution into the targeted veins. Mild bruising or redness may occur afterward but fades quickly, and compression stockings may be recommended to enhance healing. Veins gradually disappear within weeks, with optimal results becoming visible over a few months.
Medical Sclerotherapy
Medical sclerotherapy is a trusted, minimally invasive treatment for varicose veins and venous insufficiency. This procedure helps alleviate discomfort, improve circulation, and prevent complications such as swelling, pain, skin changes, and venous ulcers.
Who Benefits from Medical Sclerotherapy?
This treatment is ideal for patients experiencing symptoms such as aching, heavy, or tired legs; swelling in the lower legs or ankles; painful or bulging varicose veins; and skin changes, including discoloration or ulcers caused by poor vein health.
How Does Medical Sclerotherapy Work?
A specialized sclerosing solution is injected into the affected veins, causing the vein walls to collapse and seal shut. Blood is naturally rerouted to healthier veins, improving circulation and reducing symptoms.
Benefits of Medical Sclerotherapy
Benefits include relief by reducing pain, swelling, and discomfort caused by varicose veins. It also improves circulation by enhancing blood flow in the legs. As a minimally invasive procedure, it requires no surgery or extensive downtime. Additionally, it helps prevent complications by reducing the risk of venous ulcers and venous stasis.
What to Expect
The sclerotherapy portion of your procedure typically takes 20–30 minutes to complete. Most patients can return to their daily activities immediately, though compression stockings may be recommended to support healing. Symptom relief is often noticeable within weeks, with full results developing over a few months.