The cost of sclerotherapy will be dependent on a wide variety of reasons. This can be determined from the doctor you go to, the region and even the city. One cost that adds to the cost of sclerotherapy is the length of time the doctor spends treating the veins. Another factor is whether a technician or a doctor did the treatment. One addition that adds tremendously to the overall cost of the treatment is the amount of times the procedure is needed to correct the condition. Generally this is out of the control of the patient, while the other reasons can be controlled.
As mentioned above Sclerotherapy costs will mainly dependent on the extent of the problems of the veins. If a patient needs multiple treatments then they will have to expect to pay more; as the doctor spends more time treating them.
Before going into having the sclerotherapy treatment done, it is necessary that a discussion with the doctor be done. The reasons for this are that the cost can increase very quickly and you need to be sure of exactly what you are paying for. Once you have discussed with your doctor about the overall cost, you should get a written estimate. This estimate should show the projected cost of sclerotherapy. From here the patient should check with their insurance company to ensure that this procedure is covered and if they will cover all or part of the cost of this treatment.
Does Insurance Pay for Sclerotherapy?
In the majority of cases, insurance companies will cover the costs associated with sclerotherapy, if it is being done for medical reasons such as to reduce or relieve pain. If this is being done solely for cosmetic purposes then you can expect no coverage.
What Can I Expect to Pay for Sclerotherapy?
As mentioned above the price of sclerotherapy will vary as this is dependent on a wide range of things. The average cost for the procedure is listed below.
- The Price to do one leg is around $100-$250. If you are planning on having two legs done you can expect $400-$1500. This variation is dependent on the amount of vessels that need to be treated and size of the vessels.
- There is also the cost of stockings which can start from $60 upwards.
- $50 will be the cost gauze, needles, tape, gauze, foam, bandages, and other things.
- The cost of medication will depend on how many vials are needed for adequate treatment and can be up to $600.00.
Outside Costs
Aside from the cost of the procedure, there will be other costs that will be added on to the treatment. After the procedure is done, generally you will need to purchase some anti inflammatory medications, which should be prescribed by the doctor.
Some people may need support stockings or compression stockings. These are needed to relieve ankle swelling, varicose veins, leg fatigue, reversable mild lymphedema and sclerotheraphy edema. You can expect to pay anywhere from $25-$80 for a pair.
There will also be the need to purchase bruise creams, which will help with the swelling. These usually cost around $10-$50.
Another optional cost may be books, videos and manuals about the sclerotherapy procedure, the price of these will vary.