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Can You Remove Brown Staining After Sclerotherapy?

asked 1 year ago by irritated legs in Kansas City, MO
Latest answer by Ted Brezel, MD
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I had sclerotherapy done one year ago. I now have brown staining on my legs. I went back to my doctor today, and he said it is very possible that it will be permanent. Is there anything I can do to remove the staining? It looks worse than the veins themselves!

4 answers to Can You Remove Brown Staining After Sclerotherapy?

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Staining after Sclero...

Hemosiderin staining after sclerotherapy is not uncommon unfortunately. Often the vessels you sought treatment for can be replaced by brown stains or stripes on the skin or at times just brown spots that resemble freckles or sun spots. Most fade over time...but that time can be lengthy...years even. In some cases I have seen the Q switched YAG laser help with the staining, but not always. The best tincture is most often time.
Grant Stevens, MD

Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
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Staining after Sclerotherapy

Staining can occur after sclerotherapy and unfortunately cannot be prevented or treated. However, it does resolve eventually but this frequently can take from upto six to twelve months.
Ted Brezel, MD

Long Island Dermatologist
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Staining after sclerotherapy

If the iron from the blood cells caused a discoloration in the dermis, it may be difficult to treat. I have seen patients who developed white marks permanently from doctors who tried laser therapy for the pigment on dark skinned individuals. There can be post inflammatory hyperpigmentation even on light skinned patients. A dermatologist might use a Wood's light to see if it is pigment, and if it is superficial or deep. If superficial, then a lightening cream can help, but there can... more
Ronald Shelton, MD

Manhattan Dermatologist

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