SPIDER VEINS AND VARICOSE VEINS are noticeable leg veins caused by hormonal factors and heredity. The body no longer needs these veins. Sclerotherapy is the most- effective method for eliminating these veins. To perform the procedure, Dr. Rotter injects a solution called a sclerosing agent into the veins. The solution causes the vessel to close down and fade away. Veins of almost any size can be treated, from red and blue spider veins to blue and green varicose veins.

(RECOVERY TIME: BRUISES DISAPPEAR WITHIN 14 DAYS)

For most patients, sclerotherapy improves enlarged veins. Treatments can be completed in 15 minutes. Usually, this procedure is repeated in six-week intervals.

Any discomfort normally disappears within one to seven days. The number of treatments needed varies but, on average, four treatments make the veins disappear. Exercise is encouraged immediately following the procedure. The vessels start to fade-and your skin starts to clear-after two weeks.