I had my first session of sclerotherapy treatment 3 days ago, and my legs are bruised with dark blue/black circles where the injection sites were. I know all this is normal, but the veins around the dark circles are still fully intact and haven't changed at all. Should the entire vein become dark? Does this mean my treatment wasn't successful? My second session is scheduled 3 weeks from the first session. I've attached photos, any information on the progress and if things look normal/good? Thank you.
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March 8, 2015
Answer: Bruises After Sclerotherapy
Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
I feel strongly that properly fitted graduated compression stockings should be worn around the clock for the first week at least. This means 24/7, even while you shower. Two clinical studies that I published demonstrate that 7 days is ideal. The less time the stockings are worn the more likely...
Unfortunately as the skin thins with age, we start to see the underlying veins on our face, arms and everywhere else on our body. Central facial veins, such as those on the nose are very stubborn to treat and I classically don't treat them. If I did, I would use a long-pulsed 1064nm...
Sclerotherapy causes a controlled chemical inflammation of the veins (phlebitis) which eventually cause thrombosis or obliteration of the injected (sclerosed) vein(s). Sometimes the inflammation is prolonged but it is not uncommon for the more superficial veins to become red and inflamed and be ...
