Sclerotherapy: Q&A
Ask a QuestionI Did Sclerotherapy then I Have Got an Ulcer! How Could This Be Treated? It Will Leave Any Scar?
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Ulceration from Sclerotherapy
It is possible to get an ulceration or erosion in the skin from sclerotherapy treatments. It happens when the solution injected does not go directly into the vein, but rather into the surrounding tissue. This is a known risk of sclerotherapy injections which usually can be avoided in the hands of an experienced injector. Nonetheless, they typically heal very well with time and proper care. I recommend you follow up with your dermatologist to discuss optimal wound care so as to avoid any...
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Sclerotherapy
Unfortunately this can occur when the sclerosant is injected in to the tissue and not the vein intended for treatment. It will take some time to heal. I would encourage you to see a board certified plastic surgeon for an evaluation.
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Ulceration after sclerotherapy with saline solutions is more likely than after sclerotheray with Polidochanol, STS, etc
Fortunately, it is very very unlikely to get sclerotherapy related ulceration with modern chemicals and techniques (such as foam sclerotherapy).
Unfortunately, the use of 21% saline solutions (as in the past) was associated with the development of cutaneous ulcers. Modern chemicals that are used in foam sclerotherapy (polidochanol, STS, etc) rarely cause such trophic (skin) complications. What is likely is hyperigmentation with all types of sclerotherapy techniques.
Yes, it will...
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Sclerotherapy ulcer
Unfortunately some people will get an erosion or ulceration when the sclerotherapy solution inadvertently misses a vein. This is a well known risk, and thankfully these erosions or ulcers typically heal very nicely without a scar. Speak with your dermatologist about the best ways to minimize the wound appearance and prevent infection.
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Ulceration after sclerotherapy
Thank you for the question.
Unfortunately sclerotherapy sometimes can cause ulceration: either the sclerosant seeps into surounding tissue and causes inflammatory reaction or capillary network, supplying that particular area of skin was injected and in the absence of adequate alterantive blood supply skin might suffer ischemia and ulcerate.
Normally deeper ulcers will heal with scaring. Consult your doctor for advise and treatment. Sometimes excising the ulcer and suturing will give...
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