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Is it normal after sclerotherapy for spider veins to lighten initially and then begin to darken again?

MargoM1978
I got sclerotherapy for my spider veins for the first time a few days ago. I have had no bruising, and I have had no pain. My concern is that each day when I wake up it appears that my spider veins are darkening again. Is it part of the process for them to lighten initially and then to darken again? When can I expect to see the final results? Thank you!

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