Sclerotherapy

Sclerotherapy is commonly used to treat spider veins and certain small varicose veins by injecting a solution directly into the targeted vessel so it can collapse and gradually fade over time. The treatment is best understood as a vein-focused management option rather than a general skin or body-contouring treatment. The goal is to improve the look of visible veins and, in some patients, reduce associated irritation or discomfort.

• Improvement in the appearance of spider veins on the legs
• Treatment of select small superficial varicose veins when appropriate
• A cleaner-looking skin surface when clusters of visible veins are distracting
• A structured office-based option that does not require surgery
• A treatment path that can be repeated thoughtfully when more than one session is needed

Good candidates are patients with visible spider veins or selected small superficial veins who want a nonsurgical treatment plan and understand that improvement is usually gradual. Many Encino patients ask about sclerotherapy when they want clearer-looking legs before travel, events, or warmer-weather clothing, but candidacy still depends on the vein pattern and whether larger vein disease may be contributing underneath.

At NPMD, we also talk through whether the concern is cosmetic only or whether symptoms suggest a broader vascular issue. If a different workup or referral makes more sense before cosmetic vein treatment, we say that directly.

Your visit begins with a review of the veins you want addressed, your symptom history, prior vein treatment, and what level of improvement would feel worth the process. That helps us decide whether sclerotherapy is appropriate, how many treatment areas make sense to address at once, and how to pace the plan if the visible veins are more extensive.

If sclerotherapy is the right fit, treatment is performed by injecting a sclerosing solution into the targeted veins. We explain what the session feels like, what the treated vessels may look like before they start to fade, and why multiple sessions are common even when the treatment is going well.

Recovery after sclerotherapy is usually manageable, but it still requires planning. Patients may notice temporary bruising, redness, tenderness, or changes in the treated veins before clearance becomes more obvious. We review activity guidance, compression recommendations when appropriate, and how long it may take to judge progress accurately.

Results develop over time rather than immediately. Some veins respond faster than others, and many patients need more than one session to reach the level of clearing they want. We set expectations around that upfront so the process feels informed rather than frustrating.

• Physician-guided vein assessment that distinguishes cosmetic spider veins from concerns that may need broader evaluation
• Realistic planning around clearance, repeat sessions, and recovery timing
• A concierge-style consultation that helps patients understand what is treatable and what is not
• Broader access to skin, body, and aesthetic planning under one roof when vein concerns are part of a bigger presentation issue

If you are considering sclerotherapy in Encino and want a careful discussion about spider veins or small visible leg veins, our team can help you decide whether sclerotherapy is the right next step and what kind of improvement timeline to expect.