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- What is sclerotherapy?
- Is sclerotherapy safe?
- Does sclerotherapy hurt?
- Is sclerotherapy an effective treatment for varicose veins and spider veins?
- Who is a good candidate for sclerotherapy?
- How do people prepare for the sclerotherapy procedure?
- How are sclerotherapy injections administered?
- What is the recovery time for sclerotherapy?
- What aftercare is needed following a sclerotherapy procedure?
- What are the benefits of sclerotherapy?
- What are risks, side effects, and complications of sclerotherapy?
- Does insurance cover the cost of sclerotherapy?
Does insurance cover the cost of sclerotherapy?
Although insurance companies differ in their coverage and preapproval is always helpful, the treatment of venous insufficiency is usually covered. The treatment of cosmetic problems including spider veins is rarely covered.
Medically reviewed by Martin E. Zipser, MD; American Board of Surgery
Goldman, Mitchel P. "My Sclerotherapy Technique for Telangiectasia and Reticular Veins." Dermatol Surg 36 (2010): 1040-1045.