Vein Treatments

Sclerotherapy

Spider Vein & Varicose Vein Treatments in Matawan, NJ


Source Medical Aesthetics provides non-surgical treatment for visible spider veins, small varicose veins, broken capillaries, and unwanted surface veins on the face and body. Our physician-led practice serves patients throughout Matawan, Monmouth County, Marlboro, Holmdel, Old Bridge, and surrounding Central New Jersey communities.


Depending on the type, size, and location of the visible veins, treatment may include sclerotherapy or laser vein removal. Sclerotherapy uses targeted injections to close unwanted vessels so blood is redirected through healthier veins, while laser treatment uses light energy to target smaller surface vessels without incisions or injections. Your provider will evaluate your veins and determine which treatment approach is most appropriate for your needs.

Sclerotherapy 

Sclerotherapy is a form of treatment commonly used to treat varicose veins or so-called spider veins. The procedure is non-surgical, requiring only an injection. It can also be used to treat blood and lymph vessel disorders that cause these vessels to form incorrectly.


Sclerotherapy is a great technique for treating spider veins, the thin red or purple veins on the skin’s surface. It can also be used to treat some small varicose veins, the swollen veins that may protrude slightly from the skin’s surface. During your procedure, we use tiny needles to inject an FDA approved medication directly into the vein, which irritates the lining of the vessel, causing it to scar and collapse. This forces the blood to reroute through healthier veins, while the damaged vein fades away over the next two to six months. 


Can be used to treat these conditions:

Spider Veins

Laser Vein Removal

Laser technology can be used to treat unsightly surface veins on the face and body.  Best suited for small to medium sized veins, laser uses light energy to eliminate these small vessels and redirect blood flow to the proper deeper circulation. Laser treatment for small veins is non-invasive and creates no breaks or openings in the skin.

Sclerotherapy vs. Laser Vein Removal


Sclerotherapy uses an FDA-approved medication injected directly into the vein, causing it to scar, collapse, and fade over two to six months. It works well for spider veins and some small varicose veins. Laser vein removal uses light energy instead of an injection and is best suited to small to medium surface veins on the face and body, offering a non-invasive option with no needle for patients who prefer it.


Vein Treatment Options at Source Medical Aesthetics


Key Takeaways:


  • Treatments: Source Medical Aesthetics offers sclerotherapy and laser vein removal for unwanted visible veins on the face and body.
  • Concerns: Treatment can target spider veins, small varicose veins, broken capillaries, and other small-to-medium visible surface vessels.
  • Personalized care: The appropriate treatment depends on the size, location, and type of vein. Patients with larger varicose veins or symptoms such as swelling, aching, or heaviness may require further medical evaluation before cosmetic treatment.
  • Local care: Vein treatments are available at Source Medical Aesthetics in Matawan, NJ, serving patients throughout Monmouth County and nearby Marlboro, Holmdel, Old Bridge, and Central New Jersey.


Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is sclerotherapy and how does it work?

    Sclerotherapy is a non-surgical injection treatment for spider veins and small varicose veins. An FDA-approved medication is injected into the vein, irritating the vessel lining so it scars and collapses, rerouting blood through healthier veins nearby.


  • How long does it take for treated veins to fade?

    After sclerotherapy, the damaged vein typically fades over the next two to six months as the body reroutes blood flow through healthier vessels.


  • What is laser vein removal?

    Laser vein removal uses light energy to eliminate small to medium surface veins on the face and body, redirecting blood flow to deeper circulation. It is non-invasive and creates no breaks or openings in the skin.


  • Which vein treatment is right for me?

    Sclerotherapy and laser vein removal both treat spider veins and some small varicose veins effectively. The right option depends on vein size, location, and personal preference for an injection versus a light-based treatment, which your provider will discuss during consultation.


  • Is vein treatment painful or does it require downtime?

    Both sclerotherapy and laser vein removal are minimally invasive with little to no downtime, allowing most patients to resume normal activities immediately after treatment.