After 10 weeks of sclerotherapy on large veins at the base of the back of my thigh, just above my knee, I'm still experiencing lumps and knots and quite often mild sensitivity. I wear compression stockings for about 9 hours every day. Should the veins be drained?
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January 5, 2017
Answer: Venasmart compression stockings after sclerotherapy
When aware of signs and symptoms of venous disease, you should seek medical advice. There are treatment options and conservative management available for handling the condition. If you become informed, this is the ideal way to prevent any aftereffect.
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Either way, if you think that Differin is causing you to develop telangiectasias, then stop using it. The telangiectasias can be treated easily with topical lasers. Dr H Karamanoukian
Thank you for your question. I can understand your concern as this is a distressing outcome to experience after undergoing a procedure you had hoped would make your legs look better. At 1.5 weeks it is still too early to judge how much of what you see is true matting or bruising. It may be a ...
