The gold-standard injection therapy for spider veins and smaller varicose veins — quick, effective, and requiring no downtime. Most patients see dramatic improvement within weeks.
Request Free ConsultationSclerotherapy is the most widely used and proven treatment for spider veins and small-to-medium varicose veins. A special sclerosing solution is injected directly into the affected vein using a very fine needle. The solution irritates the vein wall, causing it to swell, stick together, and eventually collapse. Over the following weeks, the body absorbs the closed vein and it gradually fades from view.
Sclerotherapy has been performed for decades with an excellent safety and effectiveness profile. At Lone Star Vein Institute, Dr. Smith uses both liquid and foam sclerotherapy techniques, as well as ultrasound guidance for deeper veins — ensuring precise, targeted treatment for optimal results.
Decades of clinical data support sclerotherapy as the most effective treatment for spider and reticular veins.
Each treatment session takes around 15 minutes.
You can walk immediately after treatment and return to most normal activities the same day.
Treated veins fade naturally over 3–6 weeks, blending seamlessly as they disappear.
Effective for spider veins, reticular veins, and smaller varicose veins in various locations.
Dr. Smith evaluates your spider veins or varicose veins, discusses your goals, and determines the appropriate sclerosing agent and technique.
The skin over the treatment area is cleaned. No anesthesia is required for most sclerotherapy sessions.
Using a very fine needle, Dr. Smith injects the sclerosing solution directly into the targeted veins. Multiple injections may be performed in a single session.
Immediately following treatment, compression bandaging or stockings are applied to maintain pressure on the treated veins and improve results.
You can walk and resume most normal activities immediately. Strenuous exercise should be avoided for 48–72 hours.
Treated veins gradually fade over 3–6 weeks. Follow-up sessions may be scheduled for complete clearance.
Insurance Coverage: Many vein treatments are covered when medically necessary. Dr. Smith's team will verify your benefits before any procedure. Learn more →
Contact Lone Star Vein Institute today for your free consultation with Dr. Smith in Georgetown, TX.