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Its been 2wks since 1st sclero, I have a hard bruised lump on back of thigh - should I get this gently drained asap or wait until follow up apptmt May 26? Thank you
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sandy1962
in UK
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Hard Lump after sclero should be drained
What you are describing sounds like a coagulum-- trapped blood inside a collapsed vein, which can happen after sclerotherapy of larger veins. Rest assured these are not concerning, but they should be drained sooner to decrease the risk of pigmentation. See your doctor for evlaution.
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Dr. Margaret Mann
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Complications after sclerotherapy
Aspiration of a post-sclerotherapy nodule is a very simple process. If the firmness is really bothering you, consider speaking to your physician. Either way, it will resolve with time.
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Scleritherapy
The lump you describe is usually seen when large veins are injected. You can wait to resolve and it will,. Draining it will be difficult and not successfull.
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon
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Hard lump after sclero
Sometimes hard tender bruised lumps can be lanced and draied of clotted blood which may decrease the chance of pigmentation. See your doctor for evaluation.
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Hard lumps after sclerotherapy should be drained within 1 month for faster resolution.
Trapped blood in the varicose vein can get swollen and hard and is easily removed by your doc. The sooner the better but 1 month is not too late. If you do sclero enough, you will get this once in a while.
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Lump after sclerotherapy
It is common to get a lumpy feeling in the sclerosed vein following injections. As long it is not overly painful and you are not experiencing swelling or tenderness in the calf when you flex your foot it is ok to wait until your recheck appointment on the 26th.
Sometimes we like to drain the sclerosed vein during this period to decrease the possibility of hemociteron staining but your chances of staining does not significantly increase by waiting those few days. ...
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