Spider veins post sclerotherapy treatment. Does this mean my treatment wasn't successful? (Photo)

This is a common reaction (in some cases) to sclerotherapy and at this point compression post treatment is important.  you cannot determine what the results will be yet, it takes a few weeks for all the swelling to subside.  If there is no improvement at that point, I suggest finding a vein expert for treatment.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Sclerotherapy is a process and what you are seeing are normal findings 3 days after the treatment.  I usually wait 6 weeks between treatments to allow any bruising to resolve and for the solution to reach its maximum effect.

Rest
assured that three days is by no means enough time to predict the results of
your sclerotherapy treatment. You are correct in that bruising is a normal side
effect of treatment, however you may not notice much difference otherwise. This
does not necessarily mean your treatment was not effective; your body simply
needs time to go through the sclerosing process.

The
process of sclerotherapy involves injecting a sclerosing agent directly into
the veins, damaging the cells lining the inside of the blood vessel. This
causes the blood platelets to attach to the lining, effectively clotting the
vessel. Over time, the clotted vein will be replaced with tissue, gradually diminishing
the appearance of the vein. A significant difference in the appearance of your
veins can typically be seen in the first 2-10 weeks, while full results can
take several months.

To
help minimize the effects of bruising with your next treatment, refrain from
taking any aspirin, Vitamin E, fish oil, or other blood thinners a few days
prior. Best of luck.

Bruising after sclerotherapy is common and the areas that have undergone sclerotherapy look worse before they look better.Immediately after sclerotherapy, we recommend the use of compression stockings and also the use of topical creams called VenaQuin and VenoLucent.