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Despite the multitude of lasers available, there is still no better treatment for leg veins than sclerotherapy performed by a skilled dermatologist. During your sclerotherapy session, your dermatologist will insert a tiny needle into the veins that you would like to have treated. Your doctor will then inject a medication into the blood vessel to irritate the lining of the vein. The vein will initially become slightly red and swollen. Over the next several weeks, the unwanted blood vessel is naturally broken down by the body, and disappears. Discomfort during the treatment is minimal. Compression dressing will be applied to your legs after the treatment that you will wear for 24-48 hours. After a day of rest, your normal activities, including exercise, may be resumed. Depending upon the size and number of veins that you would like treated, several sessions may be necessary to achieve your treatment goals.