It has been 2 days since sclerotherapy treatment for superficial spider veins. I trusted the doctor, a surgeon for varicose veins. A horrible experience, abrupt, never cleaned my legs with alcohol, nurse didn't know how to apply tapes after injections and the treatment was painful. I couldn't sleep due to swelling and pain in the feet. I Asked to see the doctor but could only talk to the nurse. She said everything was normal. I have extreme bruising , hard bumps and a big lump under the skin.
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June 14, 2015
Answer: Bruising and Swelling Post Sclerotherapy
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Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
Thank you for your question and the picture.This is a congenital malformation as it was present at birth. It requires a venoogram and or arteriogram depending on clinical in person examination findings.You need to see an interventional radiologist. BestDr. Karamanoukian
Thank you for your question.Local anesthesia can cause specific symptoms if the dose is above that recommended per Kg of body weight. I have never seen or read about chills being a side effect of vein treatments such as endovenous ablation, tumescent anesthesia or local anesthesia or...
Some minor swelling over the treated veins is normal post sclerotherapy but if you have significant swelling in the ankles, please see your physician as this may indicate an excessive reaction or underlining blood clot. Properly measured graduated compression stockings should help.
