What can i expect from sclerotherapy for varicose veins?

Depends: There are many situations where sclerotherapy is the treatment of choice, but it depends on the size of the vein and what the underlying cause is. Some sclerotherapy is for cosmetic reasons only and as such is usually not reimbursed by 3rd party payors.

Vein Resolution: Sclerotherapy can be a great option for treatment of variocse veins in many situations. It works best for veins that are 1-3 mm in diameter. It can be done with regular sclerosant drugs or foam sclerosant. The veins will typically absorb & disappear within weeks to months after injection. You will have some mild tenderness & possible lumpiness of the veins while they absorb, but minimal pain.

Sclerotherapy of VV.: Sclerotherapy of varicose veins is a process to eradicate the veins. The larger veins usually take much longer to heal than the spider veins. Once a varicose vein is injected it will usually get hard from the solution clotting the vein. This clot may take months to resolve and sometimes requires draining(evacuation) under local anesthesia. Several treatments may be necessary for large veins.