What Is Sclerotherapy?

Sclerotherapy is a nonsurgical, minimally invasive treatment for spider veins and branching veins. There are two different types of sclerotherapy: ultrasound-guided sclerotherapy and surface sclerotherapy. Ultrasound-guided sclerotherapy is part of a medical treatment...

Treating Spider Veins: How Does It Work?

Spider veins are thin, visible veins that sprawl across the surface of the skin, resembling spider legs or webs. They are typically bluish, red or purple in color and are found mostly on the legs, feet and face. Spider veins typically don’t exhibit any symptoms and...

Understanding Your Veins

Our veins play a vital role in the transportation of blood throughout the entire body. Blood helps to transport vital components like oxygen, carbon dioxide, nutrients, and blood cells that help your body to fight infection, balance temperature and pH, and maintain...