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How Often Do Veins Fade After Pregnancy?

asked 7 months ago by anon
Latest answer by Victoria Karlinsky, MD
Question viewed 207 times
Tags: duration, post-pregnancy, spider veins

Is there any truth to the claim that spider veins can fade by on their own around two to three months after giving birth? How long should I wait after pregnancy to have sclerotherapy?

3 answers to How Often Do Veins Fade After Pregnancy?

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Spider Veins Post Pregnancy

It is always difficult to predict if the veins you have developed during pregnancy will resolve after. In my opinion most always they do not go away and required treatment. Ideally, one should wait for 3-6 months post delivery to make the decision if they need sclerotherapy to address the problem areas and longer if breast feeding.
Victoria Karlinsky, MD

Manhattan General Surgeon
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Spider Veins Fading after Pregnancy

Unfortunately there is no way to predict how long it will take for your spider veins to improve or even if they will improve after your pregnancy. Some patients find that they get the most improvement after they are finished nursing, others have veins that persist indefinitely. If you are considering sclerotherapy, please wait until you are done nursing. If you elect not to nurse, wait at least three months to see if they start to improve on their own.
Sheri G. Feldman, MD

Beverly Hills Dermatologist
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Spider veins

Spider veins will not fade. Wait till you finish breast feeding then may have sclerotherapy for treatment
Samir Shureih, MD

Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

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