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Spider veins are typically harmless, but their appearance can affect your confidence and how you feel about your skin. To help patients get rid of them, we use sclerotherapy. In Fort Myers, our vein specialists inject a specialized solution to collapse these damaged vessels, reducing their web-like appearance.
We offer sclerotherapy for spider veins so you can achieve clearer skin without surgery or downtime.
We offer sclerotherapy for spider veins so you can achieve clearer skin without surgery or downtime.
Spider veins are typically harmless, but their appearance can affect your confidence and how you feel about your skin. To help patients get rid of them, we use sclerotherapy. In Fort Myers, our vein specialists inject a specialized solution to collapse these damaged vessels, reducing their web-like appearance.
Spider veins are typically harmless, but their appearance can affect your confidence and how you feel about your skin. To help patients get rid of them, we use sclerotherapy. In Fort Myers, our vein specialists inject a specialized solution to collapse these damaged vessels, reducing their web-like appearance.
Number of Treatments:
4+
Appointment Length:
30 to 45 minutes
Driver Required?
No
Downtime:
None
Compression Time:
24 to 48 hours
Anesthetic?
Numbing injection
Your provider begins by identifying the veins that need treatment, which they may do so using ultrasound technology. Then, they clean the skin and use a fine needle to inject the sclerosing solution into the targeted vein.
The solution causes the vein walls to stick together and close. Your body then breaks down the treated vein over time. Because blood naturally reroutes through healthy veins, circulation continues through stronger vessels.
Yes. Sclerotherapy is safe when our trained vein specialists perform the procedure. Although we close specific damaged vessels, your body compensates by sending blood flow to healthier routes. The human body has thousands of veins for proper circulation.
To confirm that receiving sclerotherapy in Fort Myers is best for you, our team reviews your symptoms, medical history, and vein function before treatment.
Before we begin the injections, we administer a numbing shot to reduce pain during your session. Most patients feel a small pinch or brief stinging during the injection. Overall, the treatment should not cause major discomfort.
Typically, our specialists recommend 4 or more treatments to successfully reduce the appearance of spider veins. During your initial consultation, we can get a better understanding of how many sessions you need based on:
These factors help us determine if you need more or fewer than our recommended 4 sessions.
After sclerotherapy, results develop gradually. Your body needs time to close the veins, break them down, and absorb the treated vessels. As this happens, the veins should begin to fade.
Smaller spider veins often fade within 6 to 8 weeks, while larger veins tend to take longer to fully disappear. Some treated veins may look darker before they improve, which is a normal part of the healing process.
During your screening, our team evaluates your veins, explains what timeline to expect, and recommends the ideal number of sessions needed to reach your desired results.
No. Most patients return to normal daily activities immediately after treatment. Before you leave, we wrap your leg in a pressure dressing, which we ask that you keep on for 24 to 48 hours.
In addition to the compression dressing, we recommend:
While this treatment has no downtime, you might experience mild discomfort and irritation. After sclerotherapy in Fort Myers, our team instructs you on possible side effects, all of which are normal and to be expected.
Post-sclerotherapy, you might experience:
To manage these symptoms, our providers recommend icing the area for the first 24 hours and using anti-inflammatory medications. After the first 48 hours, you can use a warm compress to soothe the area. If you have swelling, you can choose to wear a compression bandage.
If you have any questions regarding post-care and healing, contact our providers.
Sclerotherapy is intended to be permanent in the treated vessels only. These veins close and fade over time, permanently reducing their appearance. But new spider veins can form over time. If this occurs, we can use sclerotherapy to address them.
At Florida Lakes Vein Center, we provide innovative, leading treatments for spider and varicose veins. Led by Dr. T.C. Lackey II, our team focuses on patient education, overall comfort, and long-term vein health.
If you are looking for sclerotherapy in Fort Myers, we offer a thoughtful approach designed around your goals and lifestyle.
Florida Lakes Vein Center helps you understand more about your vascular health and ways to manage existing conditions. Use our vein screening tool to tell us more about your symptoms and take the first step toward treatment.
