4 weeks post PicoSure to treat brown marks after Sclerotherapy. Is it going to get better than this? Is this normal? (photo)

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William Groff, DO · Answer

Dark spots are a normal side effect of saline injections, and will typically fade over the course of 3-4 weeks. I recommend scheduling a follow-up appointment with your provider who can provide a formal assessment. In my clinic we use a combination of lasers, sclerotherapy, Venaseal vein closure, radiofrequency ablation, and phlebectomy to customize a treatment plan that addresses the unique treatment needs and goals of our patients. I suggest scheduling a consultation with a board-certified cosmetic dermatologist who is an expert in vein treatments to further address your treatment needs.

Maha S. Shakir, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for the question. Brown staining after sclerotherapy treatment can be improved with picosure laser treatment. You might need more than one session. I recommend 4 weeks between sessions. You can also add hydroquinone skin care to help stablize the melanocyte in the stained area. Good luck.

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David E. Berman, MD (retired) · Answer

Melasma is due to the melanocytes and responds great to at least 3 sessions of Picosure. the brown staining that occurs after sclerotherapy is due to hemoglobin staining  and i think will be much more difficult to improve with any treatment. I am not sure that the Picosure will be effective in this situation. You definitely need to plan at least 3 sessions, spaced a month apart before making the decision if it is helpful. If you don't have any improvement after 3 sessions, then i would not continue it.david berman md

4 weeks post PicoSure to treat brown marks after Sclerotherapy. Is it going to get better than this? Is this normal? (photo)

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