Spider Vein Therapy

Spider vein therapy (sclerotherapy) is for patients seeking to minimize or eliminate spider veins that may have developed for a variety of reasons, including heredity and pregnancy.

Spider veins are tiny red, blue, and purple blood vessels commonly found in the legs–most typically in the thigh and knee area. Spider veins may appear individually or in a cluster that resembles a bruise. They can be distinguished from varicose veins, which are more prominent, appear bluish-green, and sometimes bulge through the skin.

Sclerotherapy is a safe, saline solution injection treatment that causes the spider veins to shrink and disappear. The procedure, performed in the office, is virtually painless and does not entail any downtime. Patients can return to work immediately, if desired.

Dr. Mallen has successfully treated many patients who were dissatisfied with the results they obtained from laser therapy on their spider veins.

During an initial consultation, Dr. Mallen evaluates whether sclerotherapy is the best treatment option. At that evaluation, Dr. Mallen will recommend whether or not a vascular surgery evaluation is indicated prior to the treatment of spider veins.

Sclerotherapy Treatment

The photo of the disappearing veins demonstrates actual results achieved within 15 seconds of Dr. Mallen’s saline injection into a patient’s inner thigh.