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Sclerotherapy

Serving Longmont, Lafayette and the Northern Colorado region

Northern Colorado Spider Vein TreatmentSpider veins, or telangiectasias, are those tiny purple and red blood vessels found most commonly on the thighs or lower legs of women. They are hereditary and can form anywhere on the leg, from the top of the thigh to the ankle. Spider veins can be eliminated through a simple office procedure called Sclerotherapy.

Varicose veins are larger. They can appear raised with a bluish color and can become quite painful. These vessels need to be evaluated by a physician to see if vein stripping or ambulatory phlebectomy is needed.

Sclerotherapy treatment was developed in the 1920's. During the procedure, a sclerosing solution is injected into the vein through a micro-needle. The tiny needle generally causes very little pain. The sclerosing solution causes the vein to blanch (turn white), then gradually disappear. A typical treatment may last for 30 minutes and consist of multiple injections. Generally, a series of treatments is more effective in eliminating the vessels.

Email or call us now at 303-682-3386 to schedule your sclerotherapy consultation.