I had sclerotherapy done nearly three weeks ago and I can't tell if veins are improving. Parts of the veins have disappeared but the rest sometimes looks worse, other times a little better .. is this normal? Could the veins still be closing and clotting this far post treatment? My veins get pretty achy at times too, especially in the past week.
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It will take up to 2 months before you see full results. If necessary to treat again wait 2 months, no earlier. You should expect at least 50-75% improvement of overall appearance with each treatment. Most patients may need between 2 to 6 treatments. If there is no improvement, consider to...
In general healthy leg veins contain valves that open and close to help the blood return back to the heart. Venous reflux disease develops when the valves that keep blood flowing out of the legs and back to the heart no longer function causing to pool in the legs and leading to signs and...
The scar from the ulcer may lighten with time. The other are looks like staining. It would be wise to do a venous ultrasound to look for any signs of venous reflux which, if present and treated, may improve the discoloration. Also topical treatment with Dermaka cream may help as well as li...
