Show patients their result before they treat.
Injections that collapse and fade spider and small varicose veins on the legs and face.
Sarah Jenkins
Plan • Injectable
Recommended Protocol
Vein Renewal
As a short series, 1–2 times per year
Maintenance & Follow-Up
Ongoing plan
Sclerotherapy injects a solution into spider and small varicose veins, causing them to collapse, seal, and fade as the body reabsorbs them over several weeks. It's the standard treatment for unwanted leg veins and some facial vessels, done in-office with minimal discomfort. Most patients need a short series and wear compression stockings briefly afterward.
Sclerotherapy treats spider and small varicose veins by injecting a sclerosing solution directly into the vessel, irritating its lining so it seals shut and is gradually reabsorbed by the body. It's the gold-standard treatment for unwanted leg veins and is also used for small facial vessels, fading the treated veins over several weeks with minimal discomfort and no general anesthesia. Most patients need a short series for full clearance.
For a practice, sclerotherapy answers a specific, high-intent request — patients searching for it already know they want it — and complements laser vein and pigment services. The main hesitation is uncertainty about how much improvement to expect and how many sessions it will take. Showing the projected clearance on the patient's own photo sets realistic expectations and supports booking the full series rather than a single visit.
Vein Renewal
Category
Injectable
Typical cadence
As a short series, 1–2 times per year
Downtime
Wear compression for a few days; mild bruising possible.
Typical range
$300–$700 per session
From in-clinic procedures to at-home regimens, Afters maps the full range of options — so patients can see what each one would do for them, on their own photo, before they commit.
Each concern maps to its full range of options — and lets patients preview their result before they commit.
Bulging or prominent veins on the legs, hands, or face from weakened vessel walls, aging, or sun damage.
Explore concernDiffuse redness and broken capillaries that make the skin look flushed, irritated, or uneven.
Explore concernBrown or reddish discoloration and dark patches on the legs that look stained, spotty, or uneven.
Explore concernCommon questions patients ask about vein renewal — and what practices should be ready to answer.
It depends on how many veins are present, but most patients need 1–3 sessions a few weeks apart for full clearance, with occasional maintenance over time.
Most people feel only a small pinch or mild burning as the solution is injected. The needles are very fine and no anesthesia is needed.
Treated veins fade gradually over 3–6 weeks as the body reabsorbs them. Larger veins may take a couple of months and sometimes a second treatment.
You'll wear compression stockings for a few days, walk regularly to support circulation, and avoid strenuous exercise and sun on the area for a short period.
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