What happens during sclerotherapy?

If sclerotherapy has been suggested to you, a fair first question is what the appointment actually involves. Knowing that before you sit in the chair makes the decision easier to judge.

What the visit looks like

On the setting and the length of the procedure, my.clevelandclinic.org states: "Your healthcare provider will perform sclerotherapy in their office. It takes about 30 to 45 minutes." Anything more specific, such as how many veins get treated in one visit, is a question for the clinician.

Reading up on the veins involved

Background on the vein conditions involved helps you follow the conversation. my.clevelandclinic.org covers them in separate guides: venous disease in general, varicose veins and spider veins. Read the one that matches what you see on your legs.

What to ask before you agree

Ask the clinician to name the vein being treated, explain why it was chosen, and describe each step of the visit in order. A time estimate only helps when you also know what is being done during that time.

Whether you are in Mokena or in New Lenox Township, that conversation belongs before you agree to anything, not after.