Denver Vein Center

Chest Vein Sclerotherapy

Treament for Unwanted Chest Veins

Chest and Breast Vein Treatment

Unwanted Chest Vein Summary

Enlarged chest veins are common and unsightly after life events such as pregnancy and breast augmentation. Safe and effective sclerotherapy will help improve your appearance and confidence. Contact us for a consultation today!

What Causes Unwanted Chest Veins

  • Family History and Complexion

    Fair skinned individuals, especially women, are more likely to have visible veins on their chest.

  • Hormonal Changes

    Hormonal changes such as pregnancy, menopause, and exposure to birth control contribute the appearance of chest veins

  • Aging

    As we get older, our skin gets thinner and we lose youthful body fat distribution. This makes our veins more visible.

  • Sun Exposure

    Sun exposure gradually ages and damages our skin, making chest veins and spider veins more prominent

  • Breast Augmentation and Surgery

    Breast augmentation and breast cancer surgeries change the natural anatomy of the chest area, making chest veins more prominent

  • Medical Conditions

    Some medical conditions, such as dialysis access, history of lymph node dissection, implanted endovenous devices, and central venous lines may create hidden obstructions that force blood to reroute to chest veins. This requires detailed medical evaluation to understand and treat before any sclerotherapy procedures.

How We Evaluate Chest Veins

At Denver Vein Center, we evaluate each chest vein patient carefully. We screen the patients based on their medical and surgical history. If there is no high risk history, the patient may be scheduled with our sclerotherapy nurse to get cosmetic sclerotherapy.

For patients with more advanced history and/or clinical signs of central venous pathology, he/she/them are referred to our vascular surgeon for medical evaluation.

Sclerotherapy for Chest Veins

Cosmetic sclerotherapy can be an excellent treatment for patients with prominent chest veins without medical contraindications. Chest sclerotherapy is an in-office procedure with a tiny needle and takes only 20-40 minutes. We inject diluted polidocanol solution into the chest veins to collapse them. Depending on the area that needs to be covered, several sessions may be needed.

After treatment, the veins may appear irritated and mildly red. This usually takes a few weeks to resolve. We recommend wearing protective clothing and wear sunscreen for a few weeks to minimize unwanted discoloration after treatment.