With age some women develop large bulging veins due to the loss of fatty tissue and skin elasticity. Veins become less elastic with age or inherited tendencies. The lack of elasticity allows more blood to remain in the veins, thus pressing them close to the skin in plain view. This makes their hands look very masculine or aged. Others are born with prominent veins on their hands which become noticeable at a fairly young age. Although not necessarily a health concern, big veins tend to age one’s hands; unwanted hand veins are primarily a cosmetic problem.

In most cases, they’re not true varicose veins, but are large veins that are more visible because they lie so close to the skin. However, if their appearance bothers you, hand veins can be injected in a technique called hand vein sclerotherapy. Hand vein sclerotherapy is a minimally invasive procedure that can be done in our office. The treatment is virtually painless with no significant associated risks.

When hand veins are treated with sclerotherapy, they tend to require a more concentrated sclerosing solution but with less sessions than comparable to the veins in the legs. We use the sclerosant solution called Sotradecol. Unlike sclerotherapy for the legs and face, (which eliminates unhealthy veins), Sotradecol induces an inflammatory reaction which causes the vein to seal shut and gradually shrink away and seal shut.

Final results will be seen in six to twelve weeks of initial treatment. Each vein may need two or three treatments. Only one vein is treated at a time because all veins may not need to be treated. Once treated, other veins become less apparent due to reduced pressure. We offer free consultations where we can discuss treatment options designed to meet your lifestyle and budget.

After the treatment, compression is applied using an ace bandage for 24 to 48 hours; this is to reduce natural bruising which will subside in your normal time frame.

The procedure is not expensive. The fee is based on the number of veins treated, not the number of treatments, doctor visits or injections given. This makes treatment costs very reasonable. Judging from the satisfaction of our patients, its money well spent. Consultations are free.

Hand vein sclerotherapy offers a safe, effective and virtually painless way to have younger, feminine looking hands. The results are dramatic and long lasting.

Contact us today for a free cosmetic and medical vein treatment consultation!  561.613.4500