Following ELA of the short saph vein in my left leg, side veins were treated by USG foam sclerotherapy. U/S, showed the foam had leaked through a vein to the muscle. I was told to take half aspirin daily for 1 month. I have hardening, redness and tenderness in the great saph vein on the same side. My GP, ordered a U/S that showed the foam had leaked into the great saph and muscle. How can this be remedied? Is the specialist at fault? Does this event occur often with these procedures?
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Answer: Accepted side effect of Foam Sclerotherapy
The skin of the face has a rich vascular network and recommendation to retreat facial thread veins with laser is every 4-6 weeks. Multiple session (sometimes 4-6) are needed to completely obliterate facial thread veins.
Once the inflammatory response subsides, and after 6 weeks, if they persist then you can seek treatment with laser. The KTP 532 nm laser or 1064 nm YAG laser are good treatment options.
There is no reason not to do any activities as the ones you mention after spider vein laser treatments. Read the ebooks and watch videos on my website.