Sclerotherapy Austin

Sclerotherapy is a cosmetic vein procedure that is utilized to restore your skin to its clear natural appearance.  The procedure is often described as “Botox for Veins” although botox is not actually utilized.  But the reason that sclerotherapy is sometimes described this way is because it does utilize micro-needle injections to restore a more natural and youthful look to your skin.  Rather than using botox, it utilized FDA approved sclerosant medications such as Asclera and sotradecol.  These newer medications have replaced traditional saline injections.

Spider Veins

Spider veins are the most common type of skin vein to be treated cosmetically. They occur much more frequently in females. Up to ninety percent of patients who develop spider veins have a family history of spider veins. Pregnancy will typically make them worsen. Spider veins also worsen with aging, becoming more numerous and more severe as years pass. Being overweight will also accelerate the development of spider veins. Standing or sitting for extended periods of time has been proven to accelerate the development of spider veins. Some spider veins also form as the result of UV light expososure and sun damage.

Spider Vein Injections

The most effective way to rid your skin of spider veins is to undergo sclerotherapy. Sclerotherapy for spider veins involves injecting very small quantities of a clear liquid medication into the veins using a very small needle. Since the veins and needles are so small, magnification lenses are utilized by the medical provider to increase the precision of the injections. The medication causes the veins to collapse and fade. A average session of sclerotherapy lasts about 20 minutes. Depending on the quantity and extent of the spider veins, several sessions of sclerotherapy may be required to achieve the desired results.