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How Much Does Spider Vein Treatment Cost?
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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Hyperpigmentation from Veinwave Treatment
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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Spider Vein Treatment Side-effects?
Which side effects from vein treatment are possible?
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What is in Sclerotherapy Solution?
What are the different agents that make up the solution used for sclerotherapy vein treatment?
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Treat Bulging Vessels on Hands
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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Can Sclerotherapy Treat Facial Veins?
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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Leg Hyperpigmentation After Sclerotherapy
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 Soon Should I See Results After Sclerotherapy?
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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How Effective is Sclerotherapy?
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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Sclerotherapy Recovery
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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Is There Fillers for the Top of Feet to Hide Veins?
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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Best Sclerotherapy Solution?
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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Does Sclarotherapy Work?
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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Lasers to Treat Hyperpigmentation from Sclerotherapy?
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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How to Repair Bulging Varicose Veins After Sclerotherapy?
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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Hard Bruised Lump After Sclerotherapy
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...
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My Lower Leg is Hard and Swollen and Painful After Havig Sclerotherapy 6 Weeks Ago
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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What Doctor to Go to for Sclerotherapy?
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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Can You Remove Brown Staining After Sclerotherapy?
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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Does Sclerotherapy Work on Tiny Facial Capillaries?
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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How Long Do I Have to Wear the Compression Stockings After Sclerotherapy?
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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Sclerotherapy on Slightly Bulging Leg Veins?
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?
Is it okay to have Sclerotherapy performed on red spider or varicose veins on my legs while on Accutane?
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Blisters After Sclerotherapy
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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Ulcerated Scars and Hyperpigmentation After Sclerotherapy
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
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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I Believe I Have Hemosiderin Staining After Sclerotherapy. How Can I Tell and What Should I Do?
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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When Can Normal Exercise Resume After Sclerotherapy?
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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Sclerotherapy Weird Results
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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Am I a Candidate For Sclerotherapy?
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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Sclerotherapy on Swelling?
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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More Information on Effects of Polidocanol?
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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Who Should Perform Sclerotherapy - Dermatologist, Plastic Surgeon, Vein Clinic?
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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Is There Any Effect if You Only Wear the Bandage/ Stockings Two Days After the Session?
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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How to Know if Person Administering Sclerotherapy is Qualified?
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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How Soon After a Flight Can I Get Schlerotherapy on Lower Legs?
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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When Do the Knots and Bumpiness Disappear from the Injection Area After Sclerotherapy?
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 Much Time Should Be Left Between 1st and 2nd Treatment of Sclerotherapy?
How many days or weeks should be left between 1st and 2nd treatment of Sclerotherapy?
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I Had Schlerotherapy on my Legs 2 Months Ago, I Now Look Worse and Have A Blood Clot. Normal?
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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Pigmentation Following Sclerotherapy
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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Sclerotherapy for Large Veins?
Can sclerotherapy be used to treat large varicose veins?
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Sclerotherapy for Seroma
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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Lump 3 Years After Sclerotherapy Treatment
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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How is Sclerotherapy Done to Treat Veins on Breasts?
Is it true that hypertolic saline can treat spider veins on the breasts?
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I Have Red Itchy Bumps on my Legs After Sclerotherapy, Its Been 2 Weeks and They Still Itch, is This Normal
I Have Red Itchy Bumps on my Legs After Sclerotherapy, Its Been 2 Weeks and They Still Itch, is This Normal
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Developed a Hard Lump After Schlerotherapy
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...
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Sclerotherapy Needles for Varicose Veins?
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?
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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How Little Bruising is Near the Injection Sites After Sclerotherapy Injections?
If it is normal to have some bruising from sclerotherapy, how long does it usually last?
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Would Vein Treatment for the Legs Interfere with Glaucoma Treatments?
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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Normal To Treat The "Main Veins" During Procedure for Sclerotherapy Rather Than The Spider Veins?
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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Is Itching Following Sclerotherapy a Sign of an Allergic Reaction?
Why would itching occur after sclerotherapy? How often does it occur in patients?
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Sclerotheraphy and Sun Exposure?
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
When blood clots occur from sclerotherapy, how serious are they?
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Is Sclerotherapy a Possibility for Broken Penis Veins?
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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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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Are There Any Products That I Should Avoid After Undergoing Sclerotherapy?
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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How Often Do Veins Fade After Pregnancy?
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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The Nurse Said Dont Get the Bandage Wet After Sclerotherapy, Why is That?
I did vericose vein sclerotherapy and the new told me not to get the bandage wet why is that?
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When Would Sclerotherapy for the Legs Be Needed Again?
Are varicose veins going to reoccur? How often is sclerotherapy repeated on patients?
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Will Sclerotherapy Be Complicated Because of my High Blood Pressure?
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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Do I Have to Wean my Daughter Before Having Sclerotherapy?
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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In What Cases is There a Risk of Scarring from Sclerotherapy?
Besides scaring, what are other common complications of Sclerotherapy? Why?
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I Get Vericose Veins from Pregnancies. Should I Wait to Repair Veins Until I Am All Done Having Children?
I have had had one EVLT surgery done and it did not seem to help much. It actually seemed to worsen the situation because a new varicose vein emerged...
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