During pregnancy I had no problems with swelling or varicose veins, but around the time my daughter was 9/10 months old I've noticed varicose veins on my thighs and backs of my knees. Why has this happened and how can I get rid of them? I've also just moved to a much warmer part of the country, so will this have an impact on making them worse?
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July 30, 2016
Answer: Sclerotherapy gets rid of those ugly varicose veins in most cases.
This is phlebitis and really thrombophlebitis and as long as there is no redness or fevers, it can be watched. If after 4 months the vein is still enlarged and tender to the touch, it can be removed quite simply with local anesthesia in a procedure called microphlebectomy.
A picture would have been great for best guidance.You don't mention where this venous lake is located and around what type of structures if it is in the face ...Long pulse lasers like Nd YAG are very effective for treating such vein complexes. Seek a specialist who has experience taking...
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...