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Sclerotherapy

Sclerotherapy is a procedure used to treat spider veins by injecting a solution into the veins which causes them to gradually disappear.  By injecting a salt solution, known as a sclerosing solution, the lining of the veins become irritated and eventually turns into scar tissue that then fades away.  This method is the preferred treatment for spider veins and has been used since the 1930s.
 
This procedure is usually performed in your doctor's office and takes no more than an hour.  Most patients need 2 to 4 treatments in order to achieve desired results.  There is no downtime other than avoiding strenuous activities for the first 2 to 3 days.