Sclero-therapy is a popular method for eliminating varicose & spider veins, which has been in use since the 1920's. It involves injecting a solution into a diseased vein, which causes a reaction, destroying the vessel wall. Sclerosis, (hardening) of the vein then results. Blood can no longer travel through it. Instead, the blood is rerouted through healthy veins. Eventually, the varicose vein disappears. This is the method most commonly used for spider veins.

The majority of people who have sclero-therapy performed will see good improvement. Approximately 10% of patients who undergo sclero-therapy have poor to fair results. In very rare cases, the patient's condition will become worse after a treatment.

Large swollen and symptomatic varicose vein injections are usually covered by insurance. "Spider veins" are considered cosmetic and are not covered. Your insurance company may agree to pay some or all of the costs of solution, surgical tray, procedure costs or prescribed compression stockings.

We offer diagnostic and therapeutic capabilities in a comfortable setting. Our doctors evaluate and treat patients with lower extremity problems caused by most types of vein problems, including

• Varicose veins of varying sizes
• Spider veins (even the tiniest spider veins)
• Chronically swollen legs
• Leg pain, aching, or heaviness
• Itching, burning, or restless legs

At your first visit, you will receive an evaluation to determine the type and severity of your vein problem. Whether you have a mild, moderate, or severe vein problem,

At your first treatment session, you'll be surprised at how quick, easy, and comfortable it really is. You'll relax in our treatment rooms while a highly-trained specialist works to make your veins disappear, area by area.

You'll understand why so many of our patients tell us "I wish I'd had this done years ago!" and "I don't know why I waited so long!"

You'll walk in and walk out from your treatments -- you won't need to take time off work.

If you are suffering from varicose veins, you owe it to yourself to find out more. Your legs will feel better and look better before you know it.

Treatment alternatives
Depending on the need, your treatment alternatives may include standard or microinjection sclerotherapy, surgical phlebectomy, stripping or high ligation. All of these are medically proven techniques that are quite safe and effective.