Sclerotherapy is a procedure for the treatment of unwanted spider veins, the small superficial blood vessels that become enlarged and appear red or blue. The legs are the most commonly treated area. A chemical solution is injected into veins to cause them to collapse and form scar tissue. The scar tissue permanently closes the veins while nearby veins take up re-routed blood flow.

Sclerotherapy requires multiple treatments to close off all affected veins. Additional treatments may be needed from time to time as new enlarged veins appear. Some possible side effects of sclerotherapy may include slight swelling, bruising, stinging or pain, muscle cramps, redness and itching at injection sites.

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