Is it okay to fly after sclerotherapy?

October 25, 2016
Asked By:bestannette in Australia, AU

I had scelotherapy almost 3 weeks ago. For the last 2 days I've had a very sore lump on the back of my left leg. Is this normal or should I get it checked before I travel?

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February 27, 2017

Answer: Sclerotherapy

J. Jason Wendel, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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February 27, 2017

Answer: Sclerotherapy

J. Jason Wendel, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
January 2, 2017

Answer: Treatment of a superficial blood clot

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
January 2, 2017

Answer: Treatment of a superficial blood clot

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
October 30, 2016

Answer: Flying after sclerotherapy

Jeffrey Gosin, MD, FACSBoard Certified Vascular Surgeon
October 30, 2016

Answer: Flying after sclerotherapy

Jeffrey Gosin, MD, FACSBoard Certified Vascular Surgeon

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October 26, 2016

Answer: Flying after Sclerotherapy

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
October 26, 2016

Answer: Flying after Sclerotherapy

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Answer: Superficial vein thrombophlebitis leg

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