Does sclarotherapy work?

I'm 30 years old and plan to get sclarotherapy. do it work and what are the side effects? How much does it cost?

2 answers to “Does sclarotherapy work?”

A: Technical issues and side effects of Sclerotherapy

Hratch Karamanoukian, MD

Sclerotherapy is effective when appropriate veins are chosen for injection, always from proximal to distal areas of the lower extremities. You asked about side effects and most importantly one should remember that any of the sclerosant solutions can cause hyperpigmentation which in rare cases, can last as long... more

A: Sclerotheray

Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD

 Yes, sclerotherapy does work. However, you should not expect all those nasty little vessles to be gone in one session. If 75 per cent resolve after each session that is not a bad success rate. There are a number of potential complications depending on the solution that is used. For instance, ulcerations... more

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