Sclerotherapy treats spider veins and small varicose veins by injecting a sclerosing solution (typically polidocanol or sodium tetradecyl sulfate) directly into the vein. The solution irritates the vein lining, causing it to collapse and eventually fade as the body reabsorbs it, all without surgery.
Legs are the most common treatment area, but facial spider veins around the nose and cheeks respond well too, using smaller needles and lower volumes given thinner facial skin. Most patients need 2 to 4 sessions spaced 4 to 6 weeks apart, since a single round rarely clears every feeder vein feeding the visible surface veins.
Sun exposure on treated areas for the first two weeks can darken the skin or slow fading, so daily sunscreen and covering the area matters more than people expect. Compression stockings for the first two weeks help keep veins closed while they heal, and we ask patients to avoid exercise, saunas and hot tubs for 48 hours after each session.
Technician insight
The most common mistake is skipping sunscreen on the treated area during the two-week window after a session. It's a quick way to turn a fading vein into a darker mark that takes much longer to resolve.
Example: Leg Spider Vein Treatment
A typical leg case involves visible spider veins on both calves that have developed over years, often from jobs that involve a lot of standing. Mapping usually shows reticular feeder veins under the surface ones. Three targeted sessions with consistent compression stocking use tend to clear the surface veins effectively.
Sclerotherapy Services We Offer
✓Spider Vein Sclerotherapy
Fine-needle injections clear small red and blue spider veins on legs and thighs.
✓Reticular Vein Treatment
Addresses larger feeder veins under the skin that supply surface spider veins.
✓Facial Spider Vein Removal
Gentle injections reduce visible capillaries around the nose and cheeks.
✓Leg Vein Clearance Sessions
A series of treatments for multiple areas on calves and ankles.
✓Post-Pregnancy Vein Treatment
Targets veins that surfaced during pregnancy.
Sclerotherapy Cost in Florence, SC
| Service | Typical Range | What Affects It |
|---|---|---|
| Single Session, Small Area | $200-$350 | One leg or face; price rises with more veins |
| Single Session, Both Legs | $400-$650 | Full lower leg treatment; multiple sessions usually required |
| Package of Three Sessions | $550-$1,200 | Discounted when paid upfront |
Ranges are typical for Florence, SC and confirmed with an exact written quote before any work starts.
How it works
- 1
Consultation and Vein Mapping
We examine the area under bright light and mark visible and feeder veins.
- 2
Skin Prep and Injection
Skin is cleaned and sclerosing solution injected into the targeted veins.
- 3
Immediate Compression
Compression stockings are applied right after treatment to keep veins closed during healing.
- 4
Follow-Up and Touch-Ups
Sessions are scheduled four to six weeks apart with progress checked at each visit.
Pricing
Most patients need two to four sessions; total cost depends on the number of veins and areas treated.