Vein health · Targeted treatment

Sclerotherapy in Orlando

A physician-led approach to treating visible spider and small varicose veins—with careful screening, modern sclerosing agents, and aftercare designed around you.

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Physician-led care · Serving Central Florida since 1998

A more considered experience

Sclerotherapy has evolved beyond saline.

At our Orlando vein center, people often ask us, “Do you do those saline injections for spider veins?” If they’ve had the treatment in the past, their next comments are often about how painful saline injections can be and how inconvenient the aftercare is.

Today, we consider saline injections “old school,” although the procedure known as sclerotherapy remains a standard treatment for spider veins. Technology has provided more advanced sclerosing agents that can be used instead of saline.

Vein health consultation at Florida Vein Care

Spider vein and varicose vein treatment

Ask what goes into the treatment—not only what it is called.

When searching for a vein treatment provider, it is reasonable to ask which solution is used for sclerotherapy and why it is appropriate for you.

Florida Vein Care & Cosmetic Center uses Sotradecol and Polidocanol. Treatment selection should follow an individual evaluation; comfort, response, aftercare, and potential side effects can vary.

Start with an evaluation

Choose your provider thoughtfully

Questions worth asking before sclerotherapy.

A consultation should make the plan, the clinician’s qualifications, and the aftercare clear before treatment begins.

01
Will you screen for venous insufficiency?
Ask whether an exam, including Doppler evaluation when clinically appropriate, is part of deciding whether sclerotherapy fits your needs.
02
Which sclerosing agent will you use?
Ask which agent is planned, why it was selected, and what effects or risks you should expect.
03
Who performs the treatment?
Ask about the clinician’s license, training, experience, and the supervision structure for your care.
04
What should aftercare include?
Ask whether graduated compression is recommended, how long to use it, and when normal activity can resume.

Before your session

Arrive prepared. Leave with a clear plan.

Follow the instructions given by your treating clinician. Tell the office about your medications, supplements, allergies, pregnancy status, and health history before treatment. Do not stop a prescribed medicine unless the clinician who manages it tells you to do so.

Bathe or shower before the appointment.
Do not shave your legs or apply lotions or creams on the day of treatment.
Bring loose-fitting shorts for treatment and loose-fitting pants for afterward.
Bring your prescribed compression stockings, or confirm with the office whether you need to obtain them.
Wear shoes that can accommodate compression stockings.
Eat a snack or light meal about 1½ hours before the appointment, unless your clinician gives different instructions.
Ask the office for individualized guidance about medicines and supplements before treatment.

**Richard S. Bragg, MD**Medical director

Florida Vein Care medical staff

Experienced care, explained clearly.

Medical Director Richard Bragg, MD, provides care for venous disease and treatment and has trained other physicians in endovenous laser therapy (EVLT).

Madge Geohagen, P.A.-C., has practiced since 1999 and joined Florida Vein Care & Cosmetic Center in 2011.

Meet the practice

Your consultation, clarified

A few things patients often want to know.

What is sclerotherapy?

Sclerotherapy involves injecting a solution into selected veins. The solution irritates the vessel lining, causing the treated vein to close; the body gradually redirects blood through healthier vessels.

How many sessions will I need?

The number of sessions varies with the veins being treated, your goals, and your response. Your clinician can recommend a plan after examining you.

Is compression part of aftercare?

Compression is often recommended after sclerotherapy. Your clinician should tell you what type to use and for how long.

Where is treatment available?

Florida Vein Care serves patients at three Central Florida locations: Lake Mary, Dr. Phillips, and East Orlando. Confirm the appropriate office when booking.

A patient’s perspective