Sclerotherapy in Lubbock: Spider Vein Treatment for Your Legs
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You've noticed the veins. Small red or blue clusters on your thighs, knees, calves, or ankles. They're not painful. They don't itch. But they're visible, and you'd rather they weren't.
Sclerotherapy treats spider veins without heat or laser. A medical-grade solution is injected directly into the vein using a fine needle. The solution irritates the vein wall, causing it to collapse and seal shut. Over weeks, the body reabsorbs the treated vein and reroutes blood through healthier vessels. The vein fades from view.
How Sclerotherapy Works in Lubbock
At The Spa by Sheena, sclerotherapy is performed by Becca Fant, MSN, FNP-C, under the supervision of Dr. Patricia Arledge, MD. The procedure happens in-office. No operating room.
Becca maps the veins to be treated before she starts. Each injection takes seconds. You'll feel a slight prick and possibly a mild burning sensation as the solution enters the vein. It fades within seconds of each injection.
A leg session runs about 45 minutes. Each session is $450 and covers as many veins as Becca can treat with one vial of solution; more extensive veins cost more. VIP members save 10%.
What Causes Spider Veins
Cleveland Clinic lists hormonal changes, genetic conditions, connective tissue disease, and injury among the causes of spider veins.
Standing for long hours also contributes. Gravity pools blood in lower leg veins, stretching vessel walls over time. If you work on your feet or spend weekends at stock shows, rodeos, or outdoor events, you're more likely to develop spider veins on your legs.
Facial spider veins are a different problem. The vessels around the nose and cheeks are tiny, and we don't treat them with sclerotherapy. Instead, an IPL photofacial is the right tool, and we can talk it through at your visit.
Sessions Needed and Timeline for Results
Most patients need multiple sessions. Spider veins respond to sclerotherapy at different rates depending on vein size, location, and individual healing patterns.
Leg veins: Typically 2 to 4 sessions, spaced at least 6 weeks apart. Larger veins may require additional treatments.
You won't see immediate results. Treated veins darken first. They may look worse for the first week or two. This is normal. The vein is collapsing and beginning to break down. Veins usually start to fade fairly quickly, but full results can take two to six months, and longer for darker veins.
Fall and winter are the best seasons to start a series. Compression stockings are easier to wear under long pants, and treated legs are less likely to catch sun while bruising fades.
Downtime and Post-Treatment Protocols
You can walk immediately after treatment. In fact, you should. Take a 30 to 60 minute walk the day of treatment, then keep up daily walks through recovery. Movement keeps blood flowing through the deep veins and helps your body clear the treated vessels.
Compression stockings are part of the treatment. Wear them for at least five days, taking them off at bedtime. Compression holds the treated vein walls together while they seal. Your provider will confirm the stocking strength and the exact number of days for your legs.
Skip running, jumping, heavy lifting, and other hard leg exercise for 72 hours. Walking is encouraged from day one.
Avoid hot baths, hot tubs, saunas, steam rooms, and very hot showers for one week. Heat dilates vessels and slows the collapse of treated veins.
Keep treated legs out of direct sun for two weeks. Sun on recovering skin can darken the brown staining along a treated vein and make it last longer. If it's summer and you're wearing shorts, use SPF.
Bruising is common and usually resolves in 7 to 14 days. Some patients develop brown lines along the treated vein. That's iron, called hemosiderin, left behind as trapped blood breaks down. It fades slowly, and dark staining can take up to a year to clear. Avoid air travel for at least seven days after treatment. The full sclerotherapy aftercare guide covers the rest, including when to call us.
Sclerotherapy vs. IPL for Spider Veins
Sclerotherapy is the standard treatment for spider veins on the legs. The solution goes directly into each vein and seals it from the inside. An IPL photofacial uses light instead of injections, and it's often the better tool for tiny broken vessels on the face. The right choice depends on where your veins are and how large they are.
Sclerotherapy works better for: Small to medium spider veins and reticular veins on the thighs, knees, calves, and ankles.
IPL works better for: Tiny broken vessels on the face, where sclerotherapy isn't the right fit.
Not sure which one you need? That gets sorted out at your consultation.
Who Should Not Have Sclerotherapy
Sclerotherapy isn't right for everyone. It isn't done during pregnancy or while breastfeeding, or if you have an active blood clot.
If you've had a blood clot in the past, you'll need a consultation with Becca first to see whether you're a candidate.
If you have varicose veins — the larger, bulging veins that protrude from the skin — sclerotherapy alone won't resolve them. They need a different treatment and belong with a vascular specialist. If your veins feel like ropes or bulges under the skin, we'll refer you out.
If you take a blood thinner, we can't treat you until your cardiologist clears you. Don't stop the medication on your own.
What Happens During Your Consultation at The Spa by Sheena
Every plan starts with a consultation with Becca. She looks at the number of veins, their size, and your health history to decide whether sclerotherapy fits and how many sessions it may take.
You'll go over aftercare before your first session, along with a realistic timeline for fading and the number of sessions you're likely to need.
Sometimes spider veins sit on top of a larger issue called chronic venous insufficiency. If your veins point to something deeper, we'll tell you and help you find the right care.
Common Questions About Sclerotherapy in Lubbock
Does sclerotherapy hurt?
The needle is very fine. Most patients describe a brief burning or cramping as the solution goes in, and it fades within seconds.
Can spider veins come back after sclerotherapy?
Veins that clear with treatment generally don't come back, but new ones can form over time. Sclerotherapy doesn't change what caused them, so some patients come back later to treat new veins.
How soon can I exercise after sclerotherapy?
Walking is encouraged the same day. Wait 72 hours before running, heavy lifting, or other hard leg exercise.
How much does sclerotherapy cost in Lubbock?
At The Spa by Sheena, a session is $450 and covers as many veins as one vial treats. Most patients need 2 to 4 sessions for full clearance, and VIP members save 10% on every session.
Can sclerotherapy treat spider veins on my face?
No. We don't use sclerotherapy on the face. Tiny broken vessels there are treated with an IPL photofacial instead, and we can talk it through at your visit.
What if I don't wear the compression stockings?
Compression holds the treated vein walls together while they seal. Skipping it can mean slower, less even fading and more of the brown staining you're trying to avoid.
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The Spa by Sheena
8713 Milwaukee Ave Suite 200
Lubbock, TX 79424
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The Spa by Sheena is a medical day spa serving Lubbock and West Texas. Clinical treatments are performed under the supervision of our medical director by our licensed team.
