Quick Facts: Sclerotherapy
| Description | Injection of benign spider and varicose veins of the the legs, using a sclerosing solution to close off the vessels making them less visible. |
| Average cost | $275.00 per session for superficial vessels; $600 per leg for foam sclerotherapy; $150.00 for support stockings for deep vessels |
| Length of Procedure | 15 to 45 minutes per treatment |
| In/outpatient | Outpatient |
| Anesthesia | None |
| Recovery Time | Return to work immediately or next day. Moderate exercise in 24 hours. May need to wear support hose or a compression wrap for two days to two weeks. |
| Treatment Frequency | Touch ups will be required from time to time as new veins become dilated and visible. |
| Risks | Bruising at injection site, pigmentation changes. |
| Duration of results | Long-lasting; however, sclerotherapy does not prevent new veins from appearing. . |
