Fade spider and small varicose veins with sclerotherapy from our board-certified dermatologist-led team in Nashville, TN.
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Spider veins and small varicose veins are one of those cosmetic concerns that can feel disproportionately bothersome -- small in size, but hard to ignore once you start noticing them in shorts or on the beach. Sclerotherapy is the gold-standard treatment for fading them, using a simple injection to collapse the visible vein from the inside.
The treatment works by injecting a solution directly into the affected vein, causing it to collapse and eventually fade from view as your body naturally reroutes blood flow to healthier vessels nearby. Most visible veins respond well, and treated veins don't come back the way they can with some non-invasive alternatives.
Correctly identifying which veins are good candidates for injection -- and distinguishing cosmetic spider veins from a larger underlying vein issue that needs medical evaluation first -- takes real clinical judgment. That's why sclerotherapy at SkinCare Dermatology is guided by our board-certified dermatologists, who assess your veins thoroughly before recommending treatment rather than injecting on sight.
You can expect some bruising or discoloration at the injection sites for one to two weeks, and most patients return to their normal activities the same day, with a brief pause on more intense exercise. Multiple veins are often treated in a single session, with results becoming clearer over the following weeks as treated veins fade.
If visible veins on your legs have been bothering you, SkinCare Dermatology in Nashville, TN can evaluate them and let you know whether sclerotherapy is the right next step.
Visible spider veins and smaller varicose veins on the legs, most often those that cause cosmetic concern rather than significant pain or swelling.
Minimal -- bruising or mild discoloration at injection sites can last 1 to 2 weeks, and most patients return to normal activities the same day, avoiding intense exercise for a short period.
Patients bothered by the appearance of spider or small varicose veins who don't have an underlying vein condition requiring medical evaluation first.