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Spider Vein Treatment Side-effects? 15 answers

Which side effects from vein treatment are possible?
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Can Sclerotherapy Treat Facial Veins? 15 answers

I have a vein under my eye that I would like treated. This is a single larger vein, not spider veins.  Is facial sclerotherapy a possiblity? 
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Treat Bulging Vessels on Hands 12 answers

I have these bulging blood vessels of the backs of my hands that I really don't like.  What can be done about them?  Can I have them...
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Is There Fillers for the Top of Feet to Hide Veins? 12 answers

My skin is thinning and I have a very pale complextion. My once pretty feet show every vein now, is there any I can do?
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Can a Medical Assistant Administer Sclerotherapy? 12 answers

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Leg Hyperpigmentation After Sclerotherapy 10 answers

About 8 months ago, I had surgery to remove veins from my legs. As a touch-up to some spider veins, sclerotherapy was performed on my legs. I have...
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How Can I Prevent Spider Veins? 10 answers

My sisters have spider veins on their legs around their knees. I would love to avoid getting these! what can I do best to prevent spider veins from...
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How Effective is Sclerotherapy? 10 answers

I have had Sclerotherapy injections for several years in an attempt to combat the spider veins which are in greatest concentration around my shin and...
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Best Sclerotherapy Solution? 10 answers

I had Sclerotherapy done 3 years ago in FL and the results were wonderful, very noticeable within weeks, continued to get better throughout the 4...
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How Much Does Spider Vein Treatment Cost? 9 answers

My friend paid $200 an hour for scelerotherapy. she spent $450 for her 1 leg. what is the average cost to get leg spider veins done on 1 leg
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Sclerotherapy Weird Results 9 answers

I had one sclerotherapy treatment on a small patch of leg spider veins about a month ago. Sometimes it looks almost totally faded, other times it...
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How Soon Should I See Results After Sclerotherapy? 8 answers

I would like to know how fast will I see results after the Sclerotherapy procedure and after laser treatment? Which among the two is more effective?
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Should I Get Venous Doppler Studies Before Sclerotherapy? 8 answers

Blisters After Sclerotherapy 8 answers

I have some long thin blisters at the injection site as well as large bean shaped blisters. They are painful. The doctor tried to tell me they came...
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Can Sclerotherapy Be Used for Spider Veins on the Face? 8 answers

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Is There Any Effect if You Only Wear the Bandage/ Stockings Two Days After the Session? 8 answers

I just had a schlerotherapy session last week, I was instructed to wear bandage or stockings after the treatment. I only wear the bandage/stockings...
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When Can Normal Exercise Resume After Sclerotherapy? 8 answers

When sclerotherapy of calf and thigh of both legs is needed, is the rest and recover time more than a week?
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Does Sclarotherapy Work? 7 answers

I'm 30 years old and plan to get sclarotherapy. do it work and what are the side effects? How much does it cost?
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Does Sclerotherapy Work on Tiny Facial Capillaries? 7 answers

Hello, I have very fair skin and lately have noticed that my capillaries are becoming increasingly noticeable. I have tried several types lasers to...
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Sclerotherapy on Slightly Bulging Leg Veins? 7 answers

I am wondering if having sclerotherapy on slightly bulging leg veins on shins (not varicose--I have been told they are athletic veins) would be...
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Sclerotherapy While on Accutane? 7 answers

Is it okay to have Sclerotherapy performed on red spider or varicose veins on my legs while on Accutane?
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Who Should Perform Sclerotherapy - Dermatologist, Plastic Surgeon, Vein Clinic? 7 answers

Who is the best choice for sclerotherapy or any other type of vein removal...one of the "Vein Clinics", a dermatologist, or plastic surgeon?
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How Much Time Should Be Left Between 1st and 2nd Treatment of Sclerotherapy? 7 answers

How many days or weeks should be left between 1st and 2nd treatment of Sclerotherapy?

Spider Vein Risk? 7 answers

What happens if spider veins are not treated?

How Many Sclerotherapy Treatments Are Needed for Spider angioma? 7 answers

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What is in Sclerotherapy Solution? 6 answers

What are the different agents that make up the solution used for sclerotherapy vein treatment?
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Hard Bruised Lump After Sclerotherapy 6 answers

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...

Sclerotherapy for Large Veins? 6 answers

Can sclerotherapy be used to treat large varicose veins?

Pigmentation Following Sclerotherapy 6 answers

I had sclerotherapy done a year ago to remove a blue vein. This caused hyperpigmentation. The doctor used tromboject. How do I know whether my...
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In What Cases is There a Risk of Scarring from Sclerotherapy? 6 answers

Besides scaring, what are other common complications of Sclerotherapy? Why?
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Hyperpigmentation from Veinwave Treatment 5 answers

I had Veinwave treatment for spider veins, which left me with awful hyperpigmentation marks that look worse than the thread veins. Although the doctor...
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Sclerotherapy Recovery 5 answers

What can I expect after sclerotherapy in terms of recovery and downtime? Will I need to take time off of work?
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Lasers to Treat Hyperpigmentation from Sclerotherapy? 5 answers

I'm 30 yr old active woman w/ multiracial background of Irish, African American, Native American and Middle Eastern descent, I have dark hair and...
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What Will Happen to the Blood Flow in my Hand After Sclerotherapy? 5 answers

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I Believe I Have Hemosiderin Staining After Sclerotherapy. How Can I Tell and What Should I Do? 5 answers

I am post Sclerotherapy a little over a month. I am trying to look up what "Hemosiderin" or "staining" looks like because I think...
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Will Hand Sclerotherapy Affect my Hand Function? 5 answers

How Soon After a Flight Can I Get Schlerotherapy on Lower Legs? 5 answers

I have a long flight to Asia from US. How soon can I get schlero on ankles and calves of one leg after flight?
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Sclerotherapy Needles for Varicose Veins? 5 answers

How long is the needle used for sclerotherapy treatments? Is the needle flexible? Is it a needle with flexible tubing?
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What Are the Types of Sclerotherapy Options? 5 answers

What agents are used for different types of Sclerotherapy? Does everyone use the same strength solution, or does it depend on the severity of the...
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Normal To Treat The "Main Veins" During Procedure for Sclerotherapy Rather Than The Spider Veins? 5 answers

I am scheduled to have sclerotherapy on the spider veins in my legs. A nurse practitioner for a plastic surgeon is doing the procedure. She said she...
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How Long Should I Keep my Legs out of the Sun After a Varicose Vein Procedure? 5 answers

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Will Sclerotherapy Be Complicated Because of my High Blood Pressure? 5 answers

My high blood pressure is controlled with prescription medication, are there things I will need to adjust before I have sclerotherapy on my legs?
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Can You Remove Brown Staining After Sclerotherapy? 4 answers

I had sclerotherapy done one year ago. I now have brown staining on my legs. I went back to my doctor today, and he said it is very possible that it...
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Am I a Candidate For Sclerotherapy? 4 answers

I'm a 24 year old female, 5'2" & 118lbs. I have had very visible green veins that don't bulge on my legs for the past couple of...
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When Do the Knots and Bumpiness Disappear from the Injection Area After Sclerotherapy? 4 answers

It's been 4weeks since my first sclerotherapy, but I feel like knots and bumpiness when I touch the treated veins. my doctor said I don't need...
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How Long Do I Have to Wear the Compression Stockings After Sclerotherapy? 4 answers

Are the compression socks needed for the best long-term results from sclerotherapy or mainly to manage the swelling or circulation?
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I Had Schlerotherapy on my Legs 2 Months Ago, I Now Look Worse and Have A Blood Clot. Normal? 4 answers

I have a large hardened and painful vein with a clot. I can follow it with my finger all the way up to my inner thigh. I had an ultrasound that...
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Sclerotherapy for Seroma 4 answers

Developed a seroma to lower back, after 7 weeks of drain, still with varying amount of fluid- 20-40cc daily. sclerosing therapy- is it painful and how...
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Are There Any Products That I Should Avoid After Undergoing Sclerotherapy? 4 answers

How long should I avoid certain products/medications after sclerotherapy? What activities should be avoided (using steam room or hot tub etc.)
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Do I Have to Wean my Daughter Before Having Sclerotherapy? 4 answers

I'm in need of sclerotherapy for my legs, but I still have a baby that I nurse. What will I need to do before and after I have surgery?
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Which Part of my Body Does Doxycycline Help During Sclerotherapy? 4 answers

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The Nurse Said Dont Get the Bandage Wet After Sclerotherapy, Why is That? 4 answers

I did vericose vein sclerotherapy and the new told me not to get the bandage wet why is that?
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Is Itching Following Sclerotherapy a Sign of an Allergic Reaction? 4 answers

Why would itching occur after sclerotherapy? How often does it occur in patients?
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How to Get Rid of Superficial Spider Veins on Thighs? 3 answers

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What Doctor to Go to for Sclerotherapy? 3 answers

I had an ultrasound and doplar study done that showed blockage in my greater saphenous vein from my groin to mid-calf. An interventional Radiologist...
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My Lower Leg is Hard and Swollen and Painful After Havig Sclerotherapy 6 Weeks Ago 3 answers

I had schlerotherapy 6 weeks ago. Everything was fine until a few days ago. My leg has a swollen painful lump and it is getting worse. What could...
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Sclerotherapy on Swelling? 3 answers

I'm a 32-year-old female, with swelling over left side mendible, jaw area, and lower neck line. The doctor suggested sclerotherapy, is it advisable?
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Lump 3 Years After Sclerotherapy Treatment 3 answers

I had sclerotherapy 3 years ago, I still have a lump in the spot where it was performed. I feel that the lump is getting bigger, should I be concerned?
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Developed a Hard Lump After Schlerotherapy 3 answers

I had a larger vein injected (schlero) & developed a hard lump on the back of my thigh. This was lanced but 2 wks later the lump has not...

Would Vein Treatment for the Legs Interfere with Glaucoma Treatments? 3 answers

My meds for glaucoma are Istalol and Travatan Z. Just wondering if this treatment for spider veins in the legs (mid-thigh to ankle) would interfere...
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How is Sclerotherapy Done to Treat Veins on Breasts? 3 answers

Is it true that hypertolic saline can treat spider veins on the breasts?
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How Little Bruising is Near the Injection Sites After Sclerotherapy Injections? 3 answers

If it is normal to have some bruising from sclerotherapy, how long does it usually last?
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How Often Do Veins Fade After Pregnancy? 3 answers

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...
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When Would Sclerotherapy for the Legs Be Needed Again? 3 answers

Are varicose veins going to reoccur? How often is sclerotherapy repeated on patients?
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Is Sclerotherapy a Possibility for Broken Penis Veins? 3 answers

I'm a 28 year old male whose had some broken veins in my penis for some time. I'm circumcised. The superficial dorsal vein is healthy and...
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Are There Particular Sclerotherapy Drugs Which Diabetics Should Avoid? 3 answers

Diabetics fall in that special group given special medical attention when they need to do surgery and Sclerotherapy sounds like a simply enough...
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How Much Does Sclerotherapy Cost? 2 answers

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How to Repair Bulging Varicose Veins After Sclerotherapy? 2 answers

I am devastated. I am wondering how I can repair damage I believe to be caused by Sclerotherapy. I had nice legs except for a small amount of spider...
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Ulcerated Scars and Hyperpigmentation After Sclerotherapy 2 answers

I had multiple clusters of spider veins on my legs. Doctor performed sclerotherapy. All he used to find my veins was a regular light. Ended up going...
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Post Sclerotherapy Lumps and Staining 2 answers

Thanks in advance for your help.I have had a few sessions of sclerotherapy for both varicose and spider veins. I am still dealing with staining from...
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More Information on Effects of Polidocanol? 2 answers

The information posted on this site suggests there might be more information about the Polidocanol that are used for Sclerotherapy, and other...
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How to Know if Person Administering Sclerotherapy is Qualified? 2 answers

How do you make sure that the person who will be administering sclerotherapy is qualified, well-practiced and knows what they are doing? What...
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What Should I Ask my Doctor About Varicose Veins? 1 answer

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Sclerotheraphy and Sun Exposure? 1 answer

I had sclerotherapy 4 weeks ago on both of my legs and was wearing compression stockings 24/7 for 3 weeks and still wearing them some due to little...
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How Often Do People Experience Blood Clots During Sclerotherapy 1 answer

When blood clots occur from sclerotherapy, how serious are they?
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