Dark bruises after sclerotherapy? (Photos)

Brusing and some discoloration of the treated areas is not unusual after sclerotherapy.   Arnica can help to speed up recovery of the bruising, so if you don't have any, you can get some over the counter.  Make sure to continue to use your compression stocking as instructed.  I also recommend avoidance of direct sun exposure to minimize risk of discoloration. You should see improvement over the next several weeks.  If you have more concerns, make sure to follow up with your treating physician. 

We explain to patients that these are abnormal veins in the first place and they invariably leak a little blood, which is what those bruises are. I have never seen sclerotherapy without them.

Injection of veins can make the veins look worse before they look better It is common for the veins to look darker or more inflamed after sclerotherapy injections. If the veins are hard and dark and tender, I would recommend seeing your physician back to possibly drain the blood out of the veins so that they do not discolor.  If the veins are just bruised and inflamed, give it time for the veins to go away.