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Are There Any Products That I Should Avoid After Undergoing Sclerotherapy?
asked 8 months ago by anon
Latest answer by Victoria Karlinsky, MD
Question viewed 208 times
Tags: aftercare, exercise, medication, post-op, recovery, veins
How long should I avoid certain products/medications after sclerotherapy? What activities should be avoided (using steam room or hot tub etc.)
4 answers to Are There Any Products That I Should Avoid After Undergoing Sclerotherapy?
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What products are safe to use post sclerotherapy
There are really no true restrictions on what you can use in terms of creams, lotions, self-tanners etc. However, because the skin may be red, itchy and irritated post injection, one should avoid any perfumed heavy creams. Ideally you want to use mild products such as neutrogina or aveno.
Victoria Karlinsky, MD
Manhattan General Surgeon
Manhattan General Surgeon
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Sclerotherapy post treatment care
I am fairly cautious after treatment so my standard protocol involves 7 days of wearing compression stockings, avoiding strenuous impact exercise and staying out of hot tubs and bath tubs. At the same time encouraging at least 1/2 hour of walking per day and the application of Traumeel day after bathing to decrease inflammation and bruising. I follow up with my patients at 1 week, 3 weeks and 6 weeks.
Lee Robinson, MD
Portland Facial Plastic Surgeon
Portland Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Local care after sclerotherapy
I recommend to all my patients that they get some form of mild exercise such as walking the same day after their treatment. I believe the muscle activity is good for healing and improving any swelling. I do not feel it will adversely affect the results. Almost all normal activities, including regular skin care routines, can be resumed immediately, although I do recommend refraining from vigorous activities for the first 24 hours.
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Post care for sclerotherapy
I recommend that patients use only a mild cleanser (like Dove) and moisturizer (like Lubriderm) for the first few days after sclerotherapy. If there is any redness or itching (which is a common side effect of all the tiny injections), you can also apply cool water and then Hydrocortisone 1%, available cheaply from any pharmacy. I don't recommend highly perfumed lotions or scents.
Post treatment I don't recommend excercise, swimming, steam rooms, hiking hot tubs, etc. for a...
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