The treatments for Spider Veins are quite simple and minimally invasive. Besides compression stockings and lifestyle changes to manage symptoms, there exists both injection and laser based approaches.

Therapy via injection is traditionally done via Sclerotherapy, and there exists two different types of this treatment.

1. Traditional Sclerotherapy

Traditional Sclerotherapy is done using a solution called Sodium Tertracedy Sulphate (SBD). The doctor injects the solution into the vein, which causes it to clot. The body then naturally deals with this vein over the next few days.

2. Foam Sclerotherapy

Foam Sclerotherapy has been in use for the last 10 years or so. This technique is essentially the same as traditional Sclero, but involves aerating and mixing the solution such that it becomes foamy. This means less solution is needed to achieve the same results.

3. Laser therapy

Laser therapy is done by heating up the veins and damaging them so they eventually disappear. This process is usually done more than one time, and used in combination with sclerotherapy to achieve best the results. However, it can be done independently as well, so it is a popular approach with individuals who don't prefer needles.

The drawback to this, however, is there may be scarring done to the skin, although very infrequently.

4. Surgical

There is also a surgical approach that can be taken as an option for treatment for spider veins. Your doctor will discuss this with you, as very rarely is it necessary. However, it is usually done via vein ligation and stripping. This is a very effective measure for dealing with both the symptoms and cosmetic aspect of varicose veins, but very rarely is it needed for spider veins.