Spider veins – tiny clusters of red, blue, or purple, visible vessels within the skin – can be treated with laser therapy or Sclerotherapy. The most common areas include thighs, calves, and ankles. Both treatments can be used in conjunction or independently.

Sclerotherapy: Formation of blood clots in the veins, severe inflammation, adverse allergic reactions, and skin injury. Cosmetic complications include pigmentation irregularity and telangiectatic matting; the development of new tiny blood vessels around the treated vessel, requiring further injections. Laser therapy: Semi-permanent or permanent skin lightening in treated areas. Burns or injuries caused from heat.

During Sclerotherapy, one injection is administered for every inch of spider vein, causing the lining of the vein walls to swell, stick together, and eventually seal shut. (Electrodesiccation is similar to Sclerotherapy except the veins are closed off with an electrical current instead of injected solution). Laser surgery directly sends strong bursts of light onto the vein, making it slowly fade and disappear. All skin types and shades can be treated with laser surgery.