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Will the spider veins come back?

If the spider veins are properly treated, very few should ever return. Patients can develop new spider veins over time that may require treatment at a later date.

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Is the treatment painful?

Patients often feel a brief stinging sensation from the injection that disappears in seconds. Most patients tolerate the sclerotherapy sessions very well.

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Is the treatment safe?

Yes. The varicose veins that are treated are not contributing to the work of the venous system to return blood to the heart. Treating the varicosities actually improves the efficiency of the circulatory system.

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Do I have to wear the support hose?

The hose appear to significantly improve the efficiency of the vein treatment, but the treatment certainly will still work without the hose.