After EVLT of large & small SV & ultrasound guided sclerotherapy of other refluxing veins, I got a full session of foam sclerotherapy for mostly reticular & some spider veins. 2.5 weeks later both of my thighs are covered in blue and purple patches as well as new tiny blue spider veins. Those are not bruised areas. Went back to PA and they drained some of the treated veins. This has not helped with the appearance though. Using compression stockings. What is causing the discoloration and what can I do about it?
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There are two main methods to treat spider veins. They are sclerotherapy and surface laser treatments using an Nd:Yag laser (1064nm). There have been studies that have shown that both of these modalities are effective and safe in the correct hands. The only two FDA approved medications to use ...
It’s important to distinguish between varicose veins and spider veins when choosing between laser therapy, sclerotherapy, and vein surgery. With two board certified vein specialists, our center uses a combination of visual examination, functional flow measurements, ultrasound, t...
It’s important to distinguish between varicose veins and spider veins when choosing between laser therapy, sclerotherapy, and vein surgery. With two board certified vein specialists, our center uses a combination of visual examination, functional flow measurements, ultrasound, t...