Laser treatments

Sclerotherapy

Sclerotherapy is a safe and highly effective method of treating unwanted spider veins of the legs.  While lasers such as the advanced YAG laser have largely replaced Sclerotherapy in recent years, this treatment still has its place.

• Safe
• Effective
• Great for tanned or dark skin

Sclerotherapy consists of using a very concentrated saline solution which is placed directly in the veins with a very tiny needle. We use saline solution rather than detergent based solutions as the latter have a risk of allergic and anaphylactic reactions. Sclerotherapy is generally recommended for large, bluish vessels whereas; tiny red capillaries are most often treated with the YAG laser.

Sclerotherapy is great for individuals with more pigment in their skin, such as those of Italian, Greek, Asian, Hispanic, African-American or Middle Eastern heritage, as laser vein treatment is generally contraindicated because of the possibility of hyperpigmentation. Sclerotherapy is also great for those with tanned skin or very active outdoor lifestyles which make avoiding the sun impossible. Sclerotherapy treatments are not tan or skin color dependent.