Should these veins be drained post sclerotherapy treatment?

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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?

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Its quite possible you will need evacuation of any clots in your superficial veins. Continue to use compression. I recommend Venasmart compression stockings for my patients. Best, Dr. KaramanoukianLos Angeles

J. Jason Wendel, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question in regards to sclerotherapy. Lumps and pigmented areas are common after sclerotherapy and typically will resolve on their own. Although continuing to wear your compression helps, if tenderness is present, it would be best to follow up with your provider. To be sure, see two or more board-certified providers in your area for a complete evaluation to make sure you are a good candidate and that it is safe for you to have treatment. I hope this helps.

Payman Kosari, MD, FAAD · Answer

Post-sclerotherapy, one may develop microthrombi within the vessels which feel firm and lumpy.  These are not serious thrombi.  Wearing your compression stocking is helpful and this should resolve over time.  Good luck.

Hratch Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Post sclerotherapy follow up is necessary and sometimes drainage of retained coagulum is key.Recommend topical Sclerovase and Scleroquin plus and drainage of retained coaguum.H Karamanoukian MD FACScertified vein specialist from ABVLM

John Landi, MD · Answer

Hard areas are very common following sclerotherapy treatments and the larger the vein treated the greater the chance of this happening.  I usually drain these areas anywhere from 2 to 6 weeks post treatment so you should definitely  have these evacuated.

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Should these veins be drained post sclerotherapy treatment?

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Answer: Retained coagulum after sclerotherapy needs to be drained

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