Why do you avoid Sclerotherapy/laser ablation on the hands and arms?

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...

There appears to be some hyperpigmentation after the injections.  Usually you would expect this to be more linear in the shape of the treated vein from hemosiderin that leaks into the surrounding skin after injection but if some of the solution was injected under the skin (which can happen...

The posted pictures do not look like necrosis but rather like bruising and staining following sclerotherapy.  It is only a short time from your treatment and you need to give it more time to heal.  The dark areas may require draining with a small needle.  Wearing compression, applying Dermaka cr...

Thank you for asking about facial laser treatment.Swelling after a laser can last a long time (six weeks or more) but you should return to where you were treated to discuss your concern and learn what to expect. Hope this helps. Best wishes. Elizabeth Morgan MD PHD FACS  Board Certified Plastic ...

Typically the sclerosing agents will cause an inflammatory response resulting in scarring of the dilated veins and their eventual collapse. This process may take several days to weeks depending on the agent used. Repeat treatments may often be needed. 

I don't see any contraindication to getting a tattoo to camouflage the brown areas.  These appear to be staining from your prior procedure.  It would be prudent to see a vein specialist to look at your leg before tattooing to ensure that all is ok with your venous circulation.