Manhattan Sclerotherapy doctors

	Ronald Shelton, MD Manhattan Dermatologist 260 E 66th St, New York		27 answers
	Victoria Karlinsky, MD Manhattan General Surgeon 200 W 57th Street Suite 710, Manhattan		15 answers
	Ted Brezel, MD New York Dermatologist 79-59 Myrtle Avenue, Glendale		12 answers
	Channing R. Barnett, MD New York Dermatologist 163A East 70th St., New York		9 answers
	Nelson L. Novick, MD New York Dermatologic Surgeon 500 E 85th St Suite P-1, New York		3 answers
	Bruce Katz, MD New York Dermatologic Surgeon 60 E 56th St Fl 2, New York		2 answers

Recent Answers

The Nurse Said Dont Get the Bandage Wet After Sclerotherapy, Why is That? i did vericose vein sclerotherapy and the new told me not to get the bandage wet why is that?

A: Don't get bandages wet It's best for you to call the office who performed the procedure on you. Patients should never be embarrassed to ask questions. There are many reasons why your doctor may want you to not get the bandages wet. Wet bandages do not compress well. The wetness may irritate the skin . Wetness may make it hard to remove a bandage. It could also cause adhesive to fall off. The list goes on . Good luck.

Joshua L. Fox, MD

Long Island Dermatologic Surgeon

The Nurse Said Dont Get the Bandage Wet After Sclerotherapy, Why is That? i did vericose vein sclerotherapy and the new told me not to get the bandage wet why is that?

A: Bandages Post-Sclerotherapy Treatment

To answer this question it would help to know what kind of bandaging they placed on your treated areas. In our practice, we place band-aids that stretch (for pressure) over each injection site which we prefer patients to leave on for 24 hours after the treatment. It is best for these bandages to stay dry so that they maintain their adhesiveness and therefore pressure over the injection sites for that 24-hour time period. I would advise you call the office and ask them why they asked you to keep the bandage dry if you are concerned.

Channing R. Barnett, MD

New York Dermatologist

In What Cases is There a Risk of Scarring from Sclerotherapy? Besides scaring, what are other common complications of Sclerotherapy? Why?

A: Sclerotherapy is Safe and Effective for Veins

The potential adverse side effects from sclerotherapy treatment to lower extremity veins include, but are not limited to, discoloration, ulceration and/or scarring at the site of the injections. That being said, these adverse side effects are quite rare. It is possible to develop redness and mild bruising at the treated sites, both of which typically resolve within a few weeks. Sclerotherapy is still considered first line treatment for most lower extremity veins.

Channing R. Barnett, MD

New York Dermatologist