Beverly Hills Sclerotherapy doctors

	David Hansen, MD Beverly Hills Dermatologic Surgeon 9201 W Sunset Blvd Ste. 612, Beverly Hills		13 answers
	Grant Stevens, MD Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon 4644 Lincoln Blvd #552, Marina Del Rey		7 answers
	Sheri G. Feldman, MD Beverly Hills Dermatologist 414 N. Camden Drive Suite 640, Beverly Hills		3 answers
	Peter L. Kopelson, MD Beverly Hills Dermatologic Surgeon 414 N. Camden Drive Suite 640, Beverly Hills		1 answer
	Nancy Samolitis, MD Beverly Hills Dermatologic Surgeon 153 S. Lasky Dr. Suite 1, Beverly Hills		1 answer

Recent Answers

Is Sclerotherapy a Possibility for Broken Penis Veins? I'm a 28 year old male whose had some broken veins in my penis for some time. I'm circumcised. The superficial dorsal vein is healthy and normal, but other veins in the skin on my penis have been widening. Previously invisible tributary veins/blood vessels have gradually become visible, as they are connected to the damaged veins. I was fine living with some of this but since it's spreading I'm wondering if it's possible to stop the process.

A: Sclerotherapy for Penis Veins

This is an issue I would address with a urologist. Injecting veins in this area would be out of the realm of most dermatologists' areas of expertise.

Sheri G. Feldman, MD

Beverly Hills Dermatologist

Is Itching Following Sclerotherapy a Sign of an Allergic Reaction? Why would itching occur after sclerotherapy? How often does it occur in patients?

A: Itching After Sclerotherapy

Little hives or itchy spots at the injection sites are very common after sclerotherapy no matter what agent is used. This can last for a few hours. If you are having total body itching, that is not common. Having performed sclerotherapy for over 20 years, I have never had a patient complain of total body itching after this procedure.

Sheri G. Feldman, MD

Beverly Hills Dermatologist

What is the Outcome of Compression Garments After Sclerotherapy? What is the long-term outcome of wearing compressive tight clothing after sclerotherapy? Does it improve the overall results and prevent side effects?

A: Use of compression garments after sclerotherapy

I usually recommend wearing compression garments for 1-2 weeks after sclerotherapy treatment for leg veins. Since compression garments improve circulation, they can speed up the healing process and reduce the risk of side effects. Longer use of compression garments is most important in people who have larger (reticular or varicose) veins because there is more risk of side effects and slower healing in these types of veins compared to tiny spider veins. Compression garments can be found online or in a medical supply store. They should cover all of the treated veins - most people need a thigh-high or full pantyhose style.

Nancy Samolitis, MD

Beverly Hills Dermatologic Surgeon