Diminish the appearance of veins with this minimally invasive procedure. When blood collects in the veins due to increased blood pressure or venous damage, spider veins or varicose veins can form. These veins are most commonly seen in the legs. While they can pose cosmetic problems, these can also be accompanied by discomfort. Varicose veins may be painful, discolored, or cause itching or cramping in the legs. To find relief from varicose and spider veins, choose sclerotherapy treatments from your experts at the Leg & Vein Center How It Works Treatment Areas Expected Results Am I a Candidate? How It Works During a 30-45 minute appointment, your specialist will inject sclerosing agents into the treatment area. These agents are made of saline solutions, sodium tetradecyl, or other solutions that seal off blood flow in the spider or varicose vein. This causes blood flow to be redirected, eventually allowing these veins to be reabsorbed into the body. This procedure requires virtually no downtime for recovery. Your specialist may recommend wearing compression stockings, avoiding excess heat on the legs for the first few days following the treatment, and steering clear of certain medications. Treatment Areas Varicose veins and spider veins can affect multiple areas of the body. These red, blue, or purple veins may develop close to the surface of the skin or appear swollen and bulging. Sclerotherapy can be used in multiple treatment areas including: The legs The feet and ankles And more Expected Results Especially large veins may require up to four sessions of injections to diminish in appearance. Small varicose or spider veins may fade in as little as three weeks, while larger veins take as many as four to six months to reach optimal results. Following your procedure, you may experience some discomfort, swelling, or discoloration of the injection site, but these symptoms should subside within a few days of the appointment. If you experience any lasting pain from your treatment, consult with your specialists as soon as possible. Am I a Candidate? Sclerotherapy is commonly performed on male and female patients between the ages of 30 and 60 years old. Those who are interested in diminishing spider veins for cosmetic purposes are valid candidates for the treatment. And, patients with painful, itching, or bulging varicose veins should also consult with their physician about sclerotherapy. Tell your doctor if you have recently given birth or are currently pregnant or breastfeeding as these patients are not prime candidates for sclerotherapy. During a consultation with a vascular specialist from the Leg & Vein Center, our professionals will help determine if sclerotherapy is the right treatment for you. Request an Appointment CIS physicians have pioneered a variety of methods to various vein diseases. Our physicians evaluate each patient on a case-by case basis to determine the best course of treatment. Schedule Now CIS Leg & Vein Centers operate in the following areas: Baton Rouge 8401 Picardy AvenueBaton Rouge, LA 70809 Phone (225) 308-0247 Toll-Free (225) 308-0247 Fax (225) 308-0249 Gray 191 Innovation Court, Suite AGray, LA 70359 Phone (985) 303-4100 Toll-Free (877) 846-0132 Fax (985) 303-4101 Houma 225 Dunn StreetHouma, LA 70360 Phone (985) 876-0300 Toll-Free (800) 445-9676 Fax (985) 876-4605 Jennings 422 Kade Drive, Suite 1Jennings, LA 70546 Phone (337) 388-6200 Toll-Free (844) 625-0436 Fax (337) 388-6201 Lafayette on Heymann 441 Heymann BoulevardLafayette, LA 70503 Phone (337) 289-8429 Toll-Free (877) 588-8429 Fax (337) 289-8431 Lafayette on Ambassador 2730 Ambassador Caffery ParkwayLafayette, LA 70506 Phone (337) 988-1585 Toll-Free (800) 582-2435 Fax (337) 981-4694 Meridian 4909 Great River DriveMeridian, MS 39305 Phone (601) 282-8980 Toll-Free (844) 643-6200 Fax 601-693-6561 New Iberia 500 North Lewis Street, Suite 100New Iberia, LA 70563 Phone (337) 367-5200 Toll-Free (800) 555-7604 Fax (337) 369-3074 Opelousas 1233 Wayne Gilmore Circle, Suite 450Opelousas, LA 70570 Phone (337) 942-3006 Toll-Free (800) 553-2394 Fax (337) 942-7744 Thibodaux 1320 Martin Luther King DriveThibodaux, LA 70301 Phone (985) 446-2021 Toll-Free (800) 340-7030 Fax (985) 493-3818 Westbank 1901 Manhattan Blvd, Building A, Suite 200Harvey, LA 70058 Phone (504) 354-5252 Toll-Free (833) 620-5252 Fax (504) 354-5253 Zachary 6550 Main Street, Suite 1000Zachary, LA 70791 Phone (225) 654-1559 Toll-Free (877) 654-3965 Fax (225) 654-6212