“What anesthesia is used for spider veins treatment?”

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“What anesthesia is used for spider veins treatment?”

I was diagnosed with spider veins and want to fix them. What anesthesia is used for spider veins treatment?

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**Michael Panger** Anesthesiologist Charleston, West Virginia · Accepted Answer

Michael Panger Anesthesiologist Charleston, West Virginia

Usually none.

**Dr. John Frasca** Vascular Surgeon Norfolk, MA · Accepted Answer

Dr. John Frasca Vascular Surgeon Norfolk, MA

No anesthesia is used typically for spider vein injections. It is a very simple procedure which does not require even local anesthesia.

**Dr. Randy Shafritz** Vascular Surgeon New Brunswick, NJ · Accepted Answer

Dr. Randy Shafritz Vascular Surgeon New Brunswick, NJ

This does not require any anesthesia

**Lucy Sun** Vascular Surgeon Dallas, Texas · Accepted Answer

Lucy Sun Vascular Surgeon Dallas, Texas

No anesthesia is needed. The needle for sclerotherapy is so tiny (size of acupuncture) that anesthetic is not necessary.

**Natalie Marks** Vascular Surgeon | Vascular Surgery Brooklyn, NY · Accepted Answer

Natalie Marks Vascular Surgeon | Vascular Surgery Brooklyn, NY

No anesthesia is needed

**Magdy Takla** Anesthesiologist Camden, NJ · Accepted Answer

Magdy Takla Anesthesiologist Camden, NJ

Monitoring anesthesia care (MAC).