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Great Results - Peachtree City, GA

  • posted 4 months ago
  • updated 2 months ago

I have been undergoing sclerotherapy for many...

I have been undergoing sclerotherapy for many years. I go once a year and have polidoconal injections and my legs look great for the summer. I have very weak veins, and I have found that if you have weak veins, you have to return for follow up treatments. I am extremely happy with the results. My doctor has recommended that I wear sheer support panty hose daily to prevent broken veins.

It has been over a week and my legs are doing...

It has been over a week and my legs are doing great, and there is no pain whatsoever. Since my veins break so easily, I am going to continue to wear the heavy prescription panty hose as long as I can. My doctor said I could take them off at night. I actually return March 15th for a second session since I have quite a few spider veins. I think two sessions will be enough. I will then look forward to a spring and summer without those unsightly veins. I will do as my doctor advised and wear the lighter support hose when at home, shopping, etc.

It has been a little over seventeen days since I...

It has been a little over seventeen days since I had my first treatment, and my legs are almost completely healed. I will return for my second treatment on March 14th. My doctor will inject any smaller veins remaining. I have been wearing the light support hose during the day per my doctor's request. Keep in mind, I have very weak veins, so I have to take special care of my legs. I am very excited that I will be able to capris and shorts this summer without embarrassment.

I am very excited, I went to my second appointment...

I am very excited, I went to my second appointment for my sclerotherapy treatment on March 14th. I did not have as many injections on the second treatment since most of the unsightly ones were taken care of the first treatment. I have not had any adverse reactions whatsoever. Remember, I had the polydocanal liquid injections. I do not have the saline injections since I tend to get ulcerations with saline. I have never had ulcerations with polydoconal. I have healed quickly, and just have a little bruising remains. I would highly recommend sclerotherapy treatment for your veins, and not laser...I have had both. Laser did not work, and it is very painful. It actually made a veins worse. I would suggest finding a doctor or nurse with years of experience in Sclerotherapy. I would also suggest not putting off the treatment. Once the veins start to break, they get worse. I will be wearing my swimsuit and shorts this summer!

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My Doctor: Dr. Garnet R. Craddock

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Very professional, caring and knowledgeable with many years of experience.

Comments (3)

  • BethH (Community Manager)
  • 3 months ago

Glad to hear your treatment went well. I imagine you will feel much better wearing shorts this summer! Will you need to wear the light hose during the summer at all? 

Hi Beth, I will wear the light support hose this summer, especially when I am cleaning house or working out. As I said, I have always had very weak veins, so Dr. Craddock said if I wear the hose as much as possible, they won't break as much. So, to have nice legs in the summer, it is worth it too me. I usually have to return every year for a repeat of my sessions, sometime one session will do. I am in hopes if I really take care of my legs and wear the light hose, I won't have to return...at least for a couple of years! I have found that most people that have really bad veins, they need to have ongoing treatments to maintain their legs. For those with just a few veins, they may never have to return for treatment. When I read Real Self and see that some people did not receive good results. They should try someone with more experience. Sclerotherapy does work...I am walking proof. I wish I had taken a before photo to send to you. Thanks, you have a great web site that I refer to everyone. I never attempt any new cosmetic treatment without first reading your site.
  • BethH (Community Manager)
  • 3 months ago

Thanks for the info! You are an inspiration to me as I need to address this issue myself! My kids asked me why my legs have bruises on them! Let us know how your second session goes on March 15th!

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