What Is Sclerotherapy?

Sclerotherapy is a minimally invasive, in-office treatment that eliminates unwanted veins by injecting a specialized solution directly into the affected vessel. The solution causes the vein wall to collapse and fade, gradually becoming invisible over several weeks. It is one of the most well-established cosmetic vein treatments available, with decades of clinical use and an excellent safety profile when performed by a trained specialist. There is no surgery, no anesthesia, and no significant downtime. Sclerotherapy will join our full menu of medical aesthetics services.

What Can Sclerotherapy Treat?

Sclerotherapy is effective for:

• Spider veins on the feet, ankles, and lower legs, the small red, blue, or purple vessels visible just beneath the skin
• Reticular veins, the slightly larger feeder veins that give the skin a web-like or bruised appearance
• Small varicose veins on the foot and ankle
• Cosmetically bothersome veins that cause self-consciousness about the appearance of your feet and legs
• Mildly symptomatic veins causing aching, heaviness, or discomfort

Why See a Podiatrist for Sclerotherapy?

The foot and ankle make up a uniquely complex anatomical region, one that dermatologists and general vein specialists may not be fully equipped to evaluate. As a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon, Dr. Cella brings an unmatched understanding of the vascular, structural, and soft tissue anatomy of the foot and ankle to every cosmetic procedure she performs. This matters, because veins in the foot do not behave the same way as veins in the thigh or calf, and treatment in this region requires a specialist who truly knows the territory.

What to Expect From Sclerotherapy

Once available, sclerotherapy at Cella Foot & Ankle Specialty will be offered as a cash-pay aesthetic service in a comfortable, spa-like office environment. Patients can generally expect an in-office treatment lasting 30 to 45 minutes, minimal discomfort that most describe as a mild stinging sensation, no downtime with most patients returning to normal activity immediately, gradual fading of treated veins over three to six weeks, and possibly multiple sessions depending on the extent of treatment needed.

Is Sclerotherapy Right for You?

You may be a good candidate if you:

• Have spider veins or small varicose veins on your feet, ankles, or lower legs
• Are bothered by the cosmetic appearance of visible veins
• Have experienced mild aching or heaviness in the affected area
• Are looking for a non-surgical, in-office solution
• Are in generally good health without active blood clotting disorders

A thorough consultation with Dr. Cella will determine whether sclerotherapy is appropriate for your specific presentation.

Join the Interest List

Sclerotherapy appointments are not yet open, but we are actively building our interest list now. Patients who register will be first to know when scheduling opens, receive a priority consultation invitation, and have the opportunity to ask Dr. Cella questions before committing to treatment. To join the interest list, call our office at (201) 773-6557 or send us a message through our website contact form.