Vericose vein treatment and spider vein treatment is called sclerotherapy, and it is used for veins on the legs, face and breasts. In order to get rid of these veins, the doctor injects a chemical solution into the vein, causing it to collapse. The human body then absorbs that vein while finding another, healthy vein so that the affected area still has good blood circulation. Numerous injections are usually done in a single doctor visit. Afterwards, legs are wrapped with elastic bandages to help keep the veins closed. Virtually all patents can return to their normal activities afterwards, with many wearing a compression stocking for several days after the treatment.

The prices for this treatment are around $100 to $250 for one leg. Two legs would range in cost from $400 to $1500. The wide range depends on how many vessels are being treated and how big they are, according to the Web site, SclerotherapyInformation.com

50 year old woman before sclerotherapy

Same woman after sclerotherapy.

You can also remove vericose veins and spider veins with a laser. With this laser the wavelength of light is targeted to the pigment in the blood. The laser heats up the small vein and destroys it, but the laser beam is focused and does not damage the nearby skin tissue. Over a period of four to six weeks, the vein is reabsorbed by the body and disappears. Laser treatments are especially useful for spider veins located around the ankles and for blue or purple spider veins.

The procedure is done in a doctor’s office or clinic and usually takes less than 10-20 minutes, but most people need between two and six treatments. These treat ments usually cost between $300 and $450 per session.

51 year old woman before vein laser treatmnent.

Same woman after vein laser treatment.