Boston Sclerotherapy doctors

	Madeline Krauss, MD Boston Dermatologic Surgeon 1 Washington Street Suite 401, Wellesley Hills		1 answer
	Kimberley O'Sullivan, MD Boston Plastic Surgeon 14 Denton Road, Wellesley
	Brooke R. Seckel, MD Boston Plastic Surgeon 131 Old Road Nine Acre Corner - Suite 700, Concord
	William P. Adams, MD Boston Plastic Surgeon 18 Newbury St St # 400, Boston
	Mathew Avram, MD Boston Dermatologist 50 Stanford St Suite 250, Boston

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Pigmentation Following Sclerotherapy I had sclerotherapy done a year ago to remove a blue vein. This caused hyperpigmentation. The doctor used tromboject. How do I know whether my pigmentation is due to hemosiderin or melanin?

When I pinch the skin above the pigmented area, the pigmentation disappears. When I let go, it shows up again. Almost as if something underneath the skin is causing it to look brown. What can I do to get rid of the pigmentation faster and is there a different solution I should use next time?

A: Pigmentation following sclerotherapy

Neither melanin nor hemosiderin would disappear with pinching. You may have developed "matting", which is an accumulation of tiny vessels in an area treated with sclerotherapy. Matting can be treated with more sclerotherapy or a vascular laser. I would recommend highly that you visit the physician who treated you for treatment options.

Hope that helps.

Madeline Krauss, M.D.

Madeline Krauss, MD

Boston Dermatologic Surgeon