Instructions for Spider Veins (Sclerotherapy)Instructions Prior to Sclerotherapy Show
1. In order to optimize your results, we ask that you purchase compression stockings prior to your treatment and bring them with you to the appointment. We recommend compression stockings with 20-30 mm Hg compression. You can purchase quality stockings from www.brightlifedirect.com. These generally cost $10-$50. You may also purchase stockings locally from the Medical Arts Pharmacy or Price Rite. Pantyhose style (waist-highs) work the best. Thigh highs are available but beware that, while they are cooler, they have a tendency to sag. 2. You should not have a tan at the time of your treatment. Avoid sun exposure on the legs for 1 month prior to your sclerotherapy treatment. 3. Do no use moisturizers on the day of your treatment. 4. You may be most comfortable wearing shorts or a skirt for the treatment. 5. Your legs will be bandaged with cotton balls and an adhesive compression tape for the first 24 hours. Please let us know if you have allergic or sensitives to either adhesives or latex. 6. Avoid sun exposure for at least two months Instructions Following Sclerotherapy 1. Proper bandages following sclerotherapy is critical for the success of the procedure. Leave the cotton balls, compression bandages, and compression stockings in place for 24 hours. After 24 hours, remove the compression tape and cotton balls. You may find it easier to remove the compression tape after soaking in a warm bath or shower. Put the compression stockings back on after the bandages are removed. 2. Compression stockings should be worn at all times until bedtime for 14 days. It is not necessary to sleep with your stockings on. Remove them prior to bathing. 3. Expect some redness and swelling, which can convert to "cat scratch" scab for 2-3 weeks. After this fades one of the following will occur:
4. Bruising and discoloration are common after sclerotherapy. These issues will resolve over a number of weeks. 5. It is very important to avoid sun exposure to the treatment areas after sclerotherapy. Sun exposure can cause hyperpigmentation (skin darkening) in treated areas. Wear protective clothing and a broad-spectrum sun block for at least 1 month after the treatment; apply SPF 15 or greater until completely healed. 6. If you experience any pigmented legions, this will darker, lift off, and "slough" off within 2 weeks. Do not pick the area, let it heal naturally. Keep the treated area moist
7. Exercise following sclerotherapy is okay. Avoid strenuous, high-impact activities for one week after the treatment. 8. Avoid excessively hot baths, showers, or hot tubs for one week after the treatment. 9. Occasionally, when treating larger vessels, a small cloth or "knot" may develop. If this happens, we would like for you to call us. Sometimes we do a simple extraction of this clot or may opt to let it dissolve on its own. 10. Pain after sclerotherapy is usually minimal and goes away after 1-2 days. If you experience discomfort, you may take a Tylenol or Extra-Strength Tylenol. If you experience significant pain, redness, swelling, crusting, or bleeding, call our office immediately. Do no take aspirin or anti-inflammatory medications during the treatment period because these drugs thin blood and reduce clotting time. Answers from doctors (3)Related Questions for SclerotherapySclerotherapy -12 answers I have a lot of green veins on my legs, calves, even my arms and other parts of my body. Are those on my legs reticular veins, or could they be normal veins? They are very obvious. I never had them until my pregnancy last year. I have delivered 1 year ago. See More Sclerotherapy -11 answers How long does it take to see spider veins vanish after Sclerotherapy? Is there any hope the veins will disappear after more time has gone by? See More Sclerotherapy -9 answers Why is it necessary to wear Compression Stockings after Sclerotherapy? See More Sclerotherapy -10 answers I had 6 treatments of sclerotherappy one week apart. Much of the treatments were injecting "feeders". It's been over 2 months since my first treatment and my veins look worse. I have new quite dark veins that have popped up. What happened? See More Sclerotherapy -9 answers Will the length of time be longer then two weeks? See More Sclerotherapy -10 answers It has been 8 weeks since I had spider and 1 surface blue vein injected by vein surgeon. I still have black blue spots and the surface vein looks worse, will this correct itself or do i need more treatments/ new doc?? See More Sclerotherapy -12 answers What chemicals are in the saline solution and does it have mercury in it and if not what is in it? what are the side effects if any. See More Sclerotherapy -11 answers I had a sclerotherapy treatment, but instead of being prescribed compression stockings, my doctor advised me to use an elastic bandage. Is the bandage just as effective as compression stockings? See More Sclerotherapy -4 answers I recently just noticed that all of my veins are visible all over my body, including a few in the chest area....is this normal? I'm currently on Accutane too. See More Sclerotherapy -6 answers How soon after sclerotherapy can I play tennis? run? dance? See More Sclerotherapy -9 answers How long after Sclerotherapy can you get in the sun? See More Sclerotherapy -11 answers I just had the sclerotherapy procedure today. I would love to cut off the feet of my compression stockings. I feel like it would be much more comfortable. Would that defeat the purpose? See More Sclerotherapy -9 answers After sclerotherapy, there is a small section that is lumpy and discolored. My treating pysician does not drain these, is there any way to speed up the healing/fading of pigmentation? See More Sclerotherapy -9 answers I hade sclerotherapy yesterday, but I can still see a few of the veins that were treated. How long until all the veins disappear? See More Sclerotherapy -13 answers I've heard that occasionally, small lumps of clotted blood can be felt after sclerotherapy. Aren't blood clots quite dangerous? See More Sclerotherapy -10 answers Will running short distances, say 2-4 miles three times per week, be of detriment to sclerotherapy procedures? What about medium distance hikes of 5-10 miles that include hills? See More Sclerotherapy -11 answers Can you go in a hot tub after sclerotherapy and how long do you have to wear the stocking for? See More Sclerotherapy -11 answers I had sclerotherapy almost 4 weeks ago. My legs now ache and feel heavy as soon as I get up in the morning. I have been wearing support knee highs. How long should this last? Legs didn't feel this way before sclerotherapy. See More Sclerotherapy -6 answers Would I see the results right away after Sclerotherapy treatment? If not, when wil the bruises go away? Is it normal to still see all my treated veins after 10 days? See More Sclerotherapy -13 answers I had a sclerotherapy procedure for spider veins on lateral upper thigh just over two weeks ago at derm dr. Since that time, have noticed an approx. 1" wide area of tons of tiny new vessels just distal to injection sites. How long before this goes away? See More What happens if you don't wear compression after sclerotherapy?If the patient does not wear compression stockings following sclerotherapy, there is a chance that the treated veins will fill back up with blood after the treatment. The results of sclerotherapy will be undermined in such a situation.
How long after sclerotherapy do I wear compression stockings?Wear your compression stockings continuously (day and night) for 24 hours following the sclerotherapy procedure, then wear them only during daytime hours for the next 7 days. You may resume normal daily activities right away.
How much compression do you need after sclerotherapy?After Sclerotherapy
You should wear the compression hose every day for 3 days if red vessels were treated, and every day for 1 week if blue vessels were treated. If you can tolerate it, leave the compression hose on at night.
How many hours a day should you keep compression stockings on?You should wear your compression stockings during the day and take them off before going to bed. Put them on again first thing in the morning. You should be given at least 2 stockings, or 2 pairs if you're wearing them on both legs. This means you can wear 1 stocking (or pair) while the other is being washed and dried.
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