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Side effects of the procedure are rare. However they may include but are not limited to the following:
- Itching: usually mild and lasting 2-3 days
- Hyperpigmentation: brown discoloration which may be permanent in 1% of patients after one year.
- Matting: an area of very fine veins that appear similar to a bruise
- Pain: usually minimal discomfort is experienced
- Ulcers: Rarely an ulcer or open sore may develop at the injection site, which will resolve in 4-6 weeks with local treatment but will leave a faint scar.
- Allergic Reaction: 0.3% risk of reaction to injectant and usually occurs within 30 minutes.
- DVT/ Pulmonary Embolism: A blood clot in the deep vein of the leg or a blood clot in the lung is a very rare occurrence.
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