Sclerotherapy is a technique which was developed in the 1950s and 60s to treat spider veins. It evolved out of doctor’s experience with Compression Sclerotherapy, with which is shares many similarities. It involves the use of an extremely fine needle to inject a tiny amount of a dilute solution (sclerosant) directly into the spider veins. The solution causes the lining of the vein to swell, eventually sealing off the blood vessels and preventing blood flow. At the VeinCare Centers of Tennessee, we use sodium tetradecyl as our sclerosant of choice because it is painless and effective.

Microphlebectomy micro-extraction is a minor surgical procedure which allows for the removal of large surface varicosities through very small incisions that need no stitches. The procedure is normally done in our office using a local anesthetic.

The procedure normally takes less than one hour.