Symptoms sclerotherapy treats

Most patients describe it as very comfortable rather than painful. We use one of the smallest needles available, so the most common sensation is a mild sting or brief warmth as the solution enters the vein. There's no downtime for discomfort afterward, and you can drive yourself home right after your appointment. If pain has been the reason you've put off treatment, come in for a consultation and we'll walk you through exactly what to expect.

Each session takes 30 to 60 minutes in our Solon office and is performed exclusively by one of our vascular surgeons. Your surgeon reviews your target areas, cleans the skin, and injects a sclerosing solution directly into the vein through a fine needle. The vein wall collapses and closes; your body reroutes blood through nearby healthy veins, and the treated vein is gradually absorbed over the following weeks.

It depends on how many veins you're treating and how they respond. Spider veins often clear in one to three sessions, while larger varicose veins may need more. At your first visit, your vascular surgeon assesses your legs and gives you a realistic session count for your specific case rather than a generic estimate.

Most patients leave the office and return to their normal activities immediately. You'll wear a medical-grade compression stocking or ACE wrap for the first 48 hours, then continue daytime compression for a few weeks so the vein stays closed. Light walking (20 to 30 minutes a day) is encouraged; skip heavy weightlifting, intense exercise, and hot tubs for the first week. We'll schedule your follow-up before you leave.

Many patients notice less aching or heaviness within the first week, before the veins themselves fade. Spider and reticular veins typically clear in 4 to 6 weeks; larger varicose veins take longer, with final results appearing over 3 to 4 months.

During your first visit, your vascular surgeon reviews your history, symptoms, and any conservative treatment you've already tried. If venous insufficiency is suspected, we may run a venous duplex ultrasound to map the blood flow. From there, your surgeon recommends the right approach: standard sclerotherapy for surface veins, ultrasound-guided foam sclerotherapy (Varithena) for deeper veins, or a combined approach for larger vessels.

It depends on why you're being treated. Sclerotherapy for cosmetic reasons, spider veins with no underlying symptoms, is typically not covered. Treatment for varicose veins causing pain, swelling, or skin changes is often covered once conservative treatment has been tried first. We can walk you through your options at your consultation, and we recommend calling your insurer beforehand to confirm your specific plan.

Yes. We treat patients from Solon, Twinsburg, Chagrin Falls, Independence, Bedford, Beachwood, Hudson, Macedonia, Cleveland, and neighboring Northeast Ohio communities. Our office is at 33290 Bainbridge Rd, Solon, OH 44139, about 20 minutes from downtown Cleveland.