Hands-on sclerotherapy training in the Bay Area, certified for CME, to expand your practice and serve high-income wellness patients.
View Upcoming Dates Call 866-261-5164Tuition from $1,699 per workshop, supplies included. Questions? Call, chat, or request information.
San Francisco’s affluent, wellness-focused patient base creates strong demand for effective vein-removal solutions. Many concierge dermatology offices and aesthetic clinics in the city and surrounding Silicon Valley see a steady flow of clients seeking treatment for spider and reticular veins. By adding sclerotherapy, practitioners can capture this market, improve patient satisfaction, and diversify revenue streams. The course’s location in the Bay Area also makes it convenient for clinicians commuting from Oakland, San Jose, Palo Alto, Walnut Creek or Marin County to enhance their skill set in one day.
During the program you will review venous anatomy and patient assessment, then move through sclerosant selection, appropriate concentrations, and precise injection techniques for both spider and reticular veins. The curriculum also covers compression strategies, after-care protocols, and how to prevent and manage complications. Finally, we discuss practical steps for integrating vein treatment into an existing aesthetic practice, helping you expand services with confidence. You will also receive guidance on documentation and billing considerations relevant to sclerotherapy.
The one-day sclerotherapy workshop trains clinicians to treat spider and reticular veins of the lower extremities. Persistent varicose veins cause cosmetic concern and can lead to discomfort or swelling. Understanding the underlying venous anatomy and recognizing suitable patients are essential first steps. This course equips you with evidence-based guidelines for evaluating leg veins, selecting the appropriate sclerosant, and delivering safe, effective treatment. Graduates leave confident in addressing a common concern that many patients in aesthetic practices bring to their appointments.
The curriculum begins with online modules that you complete at your own pace, covering anatomy, assessment, contraindications, sclerosant chemistry, injection technique, compression, and complication management. When you arrive in San Francisco, CA for the hands-on day, you join a small cohort of six or fewer clinicians. An MD with extensive vein experience supervises all live patient cases, ensuring real-time feedback. You receive a detailed course manual, a set of procedural checklists, and a certificate of completion to add to your professional portfolio.
Practitioners in San Francisco, CA serve a clientele that values minimally invasive cosmetic solutions and often seeks quick, durable results for leg aesthetics. Adding sclerotherapy expands your service menu without requiring major equipment, complementing existing injectables, laser, or body-contouring offerings. The ability to treat spider and reticular veins can increase patient satisfaction and retention, especially in clinics located near boutique fitness centers and high-visibility retail spaces. This training aligns with the Bay Area’s focus on comprehensive, results-driven aesthetic care.
Review the superficial and deep leg venous system, identify spider and reticular patterns, and learn criteria for selecting appropriate candidates based on medical history, physical exam, and duplex imaging when available.
Discuss absolute and relative contraindications such as pregnancy, anticoagulation, and active infection, and develop decision-making pathways to ensure safe patient selection before proceeding with any sclerosant injection.
Examine commonly used sclerosants, their pharmacology, and concentration guidelines for spider versus reticular veins, including dosage calculations and preparation techniques to achieve optimal closure with minimal adverse events.
Learn step-by-step needle placement, volume control, and injection patterns for both vein types, practicing on simulation models before moving to live patient cases under direct MD supervision.
Cover appropriate compression garment selection, timing, and patient education for post-procedure care, emphasizing strategies that reduce bruising, swelling, and promote rapid recovery, including follow-up schedules and documentation of outcomes.
Identify early signs of hyperpigmentation, thrombophlebitis, and allergic reactions, and apply evidence-based interventions to mitigate risks, ensuring patient safety throughout the treatment course with clear communication and follow-up protocols.
All courses include hands-on training with live patients under direct MD supervision
The training begins with a series of online didactic modules that you can complete at your own pace. Once the modules are finished, you join a single hands-on day held at a hotel or conference venue within the San Francisco metro area. Small groups of practitioners from San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose, Palo Alto, Walnut Creek and Marin County work side-by-side with an MD instructor, performing live patient injections under direct supervision.
Spider and reticular vein treatment for Bay Area patients
Small-group hands-on day in a convenient San Francisco hotel venue
CME-accredited online modules completed before the live patient session
Learn sclerosant selection and concentration for aesthetic practices
Network with clinicians from San Francisco, Oakland, Silicon Valley and East Bay
Your path to Sclerotherapy certification in San Francisco in 4 steps
Choose your San Francisco training date and then call 866-261-5164, chat or send the form to confirm your seat.
Study the didactic curriculum on demand and pass the post-test before your hands-on date.
Attend the in-person session in San Francisco and practice on live patients under direct MD supervision.
Receive your certificate and CME credits, plus post-course support from our clinical team.
After completing the San Francisco, CA workshop you will be able to offer patients clinically proven spider and reticular vein removal, supported by a certificate of completion and comprehensive course materials. You receive detailed documentation templates for patient consent, treatment records, and post-procedure follow-up. Ongoing email support from the faculty is available for case questions, and you can access a web-based community of alumni for peer learning. Remember that performing sclerotherapy must align with your professional license and state board regulations.
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