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Vein Injection Treatment

Sclerotherapy is used to treat blood vessels and broken capillaries by injecting into the vessels, which causes the target vein to immediately shrink, and then dissolve over a period of weeks as the body naturally absorbs the treated vein. Bruising can occur after the injection treatment, we recommend wearing a compression garment for support. This treatment should be scheduled in the Fall or Winter when the legs can be covered by clothing.

Areas	Legs Body
Cost	$600
Duration	15-30 minutes
Frequency	Every 6-8 weeks

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Doris Day MD Treatment Vein Injection Treatment

What To Expect

Results

Sclerotherapy injections can result in a significant reduction in the appearance of spider veins.

How we do it

Dr. Day will use a very small needle to inject a FDA approved ingredient called Polidocenol into the vein.

Side effects

There can be mild swelling and redness immediately following treatment, which usually subsides within a few hours to days

Time to full effect

Approximately 4-6 weeks. In some cases, 2-3 sessions are needed for complete clearance

Questions? We’ve Got Answers.

How can I tell if I’m a good candidate for treatment?

If you have larger veins or many prominent vessels, Dr Day will recommend a vascular surgeon to evaluate for valve incompetence of the deeper vessels prior to treatment.

Will I need to wear any special garment after treatment?

Since we are treating the smaller vessels, wearing support garments and avoiding exercise for 24-48 hours after treatment is encouraged but not required.

Pre-Care Instructions

Post-Care Instructions

Sun Exposure & Tanning

Avoid tanning the desired treated area.

Sun Exposure & Tanning

Avoid exposing the treated area to direct sun for 0-14 days after treatment.

Special Events

Avoid scheduling social events 0-7 days after treatment.

Physical Activity

Avoid heavy exercise for 7 days post treatment