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Leg Hyperpigmentation After Sclerotherapy

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About 8 months ago, I had surgery to remove veins from my legs. As a touch-up to some spider veins, sclerotherapy was performed on my legs. I have since developed hyperpigmentation in these treated areas on both of my legs. I think it may be because I let my legs get sun after about one week after the Sclerotherapy. It seems that I just can't win with getting my legs to look healthy again. Nonetheless, I have been given HQRA from my Dr. for the hyperpigmentation. I am wondering how long it will take to go away? I am a 46 year old Caucasian female, fair to medium skin tone. I have high hopes for this to fade by summer (it's now Januay, but I don't want to get my hopes up if my chances are slim to none that this will fade). Please advise.

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