Years ago I was watching a talk show. There was a woman on it who had sclerotherapy and almost lost a leg. She claimed that a large vein was injected. Have you ever heard of leg damage because of sclerotherapy? How safe is it?
August 25, 2014
Answer: Sclerotherapy is a safe procedure. Sclerotherapy is a very safe procedure, and like most procedures, the safety and beneficial results improve with the experience of the injector. Side effects of sclerotherapy are rare but include allergies to the solution, staining, matting and phlebitis. What you describe with someone losing a leg from sclerotherapy would occur if the artery was injected and not the vein. This is extremely, extremely rare. Over the years the types of sclerosing solutions as well as the techniques of injecting have improved and, subsequently, the side effects have diminished. You should see a vein specialist.
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August 25, 2014
Answer: Sclerotherapy is a safe procedure. Sclerotherapy is a very safe procedure, and like most procedures, the safety and beneficial results improve with the experience of the injector. Side effects of sclerotherapy are rare but include allergies to the solution, staining, matting and phlebitis. What you describe with someone losing a leg from sclerotherapy would occur if the artery was injected and not the vein. This is extremely, extremely rare. Over the years the types of sclerosing solutions as well as the techniques of injecting have improved and, subsequently, the side effects have diminished. You should see a vein specialist.
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August 23, 2014
Answer: Sclerotherapy is safe Thousands of patients get sclerotherapy for medical or cosmetic vein concerns every day in the U.S. It is safe and low risk in trained hands. Hyperpigmentation is the most common side effect from sclerotherapy followed by phlebitis. Deep vein thrombosis can occur after sclerotherapy but is rare. Allergic reactions to the sclerosant solution can also occur.
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August 23, 2014
Answer: Sclerotherapy is safe Thousands of patients get sclerotherapy for medical or cosmetic vein concerns every day in the U.S. It is safe and low risk in trained hands. Hyperpigmentation is the most common side effect from sclerotherapy followed by phlebitis. Deep vein thrombosis can occur after sclerotherapy but is rare. Allergic reactions to the sclerosant solution can also occur.
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