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Would Sclerotherapy Work to Get Rid of These Veins on my Feet or is It Only for Legs?
I'm wondering if sclerotherapy or another procedure would be able to get rid of these veins, as they look really ugly.
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Sclerotherapy
For the veins on your feet, I would recommend that you see a vascular surgeon for your concerns. There may be other options for you other than sclerotherapy.
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Laser treatments or phlebectomy are options for foot veins
Veins on the feet are VERY different from veins on other body areas including the legs. While sclerotherapy can be effective for foot veins less than 1mm in diameter, treating larger veins with sclerotherapy will cause the foot to swell for weeks after treatment. Another possible treatment for larger veins on the feet is ambulatory phlebectomy. This procedure, performed under local anesthesia removes the veins permanently through tiny incisions that leave little if any scars. Finally a...
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Sclerotherapy
I would recommend going to a vascular surgeon for these issues with your feet. It is an area where many physicians are not are not as comfortable treating.
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Sclerotherapy to the feet and ankles
Sclerotherapy can be effective for veins on various body parts - legs, arms, hands, feet, and face. The solution ratio your physician uses may change a bit (a little less potent) on the ankles and feet because the skin is just thinner there. Additionally, it might hurt a bit more on the ankles and feet than your legs, because there's just not that much fat there so it can be a bit tender. It shouldn't be terrible. I apply a numbing agent before injections as well as use a cold air...
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Sclerotherapy on Feet
Sclerotherapy is very effective for the removal of veins on the foot/ankle area. However, there are some veins of the foot that are neccesary and are part of a person's regular anatomy that should not have sclerotherapy performed on them. It is also important to check for deeper vein reflux or incompetence that can cause these veins to re-occur or get worse after sclerotherapy. Make sure your Vein Center/Doctor has a comprehensive program and evaluates your deeper/larger veins.
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Treatment of foot veins and corona phlebectatica
Corona phlebectatica refer to veins on the feet. I would recommend sclerotherapy and an assesment of vein function to see whether you have any venous reflux or insufficiency.
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Sclerotherapy to Veins...
I like to recommend holding off on treating these types of veins. You really need the blood supply to your extremities.
My professional opinion, No sclerotherapy or laser vein removal.
Good luck. Hope this helps.
Dr. Grant Stevens
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Sclerotherapy for feet
You most certainly can use sclerotherapy for the veins on the ankles and feet, however, caution must be taken due to thin skin in that area and higher risk for skin discoloration and scaring.
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Sclerotherapy Works Well On Feet and Ankles
Sclerotherapy works very nicely on the ankles and feet. However, as the skin is thin and in some areas you are directly over bone, the injector needs to be more conservative with the treatments. With a first-time sclerotherapy patient, I typically start on the thighs or calves with a test treatment to see how they do and if they are pleased. If those treatments are going well, I will move to the ankles and feet as well. I recommend you consult with a board-certified...
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Sclerotherapy on the feet
Sclerotherapy is effective for veins on the dorsum (top) of the foot and both medial and lateral ankles. If the veins are larger than 3 mm, we advise microphlebectomy.
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