Is it okay to have Sclerotherapy the day before breast augmentation?

Thank you for your question. It’s unlikely that having breast augmentation the day after sclerotherapy will pose any significant risks. However, you should spend at least few days resting after your breast augmentation, which may increase your chances of developing a blood clot the day after getting vein therapy. Talk to your breast augmentation surgeon about your concerns, as well as the injector who performs your sclerotherapy. Good luck!

Thank you for your question in regards to sclerotherapy. It is best to discuss treatments prior to surgery with your surgeon. Sclerotherapy typically has no downtime, but compression stockings are required post treatment for optimal results. It would be very uncomfortable, and nearly impossible to put on the stockings alone post breast augmentation. To be sure what is best for you, see two or more board-certified providers in your area for a complete evaluation to make sure you are a good candidate and that it is safe for you to have treatment. I hope this helps.

There shouldn’t be any issue having sclerotherapy injections before a breast augmentation, or any surgery really. There is no down time with sclerotherapy but I do recommend walking quite a bit after sclerotherapy to decrease the chances of developing a clot.  If you are down for a few days after the augmentation, I would sure hate you to develop a clot. There will be some down time with the breast augmentation. Ask your surgeon to make sure they won’t have a problem with it, but I would suggest you space them out by a few days.

Sclerotherapy is an elective procedure.  You can do this at any time.  Breast augmentation could take several hours to perform and , although there is an associated small risk of DVT, there is a risk.  I would not recommend doing any additional procedure on your legs until you are healed from your breast surgery.

The short answer is no. You are going to go under general anesthesia for at least 2 hours and your risk of DVT from the breast augmentation is small but probably 1%. There is no need to increase that risk or confound the issue because if you develop swelling in your leg, it would not be clear if it were related to the procedure under general anesthesia or the fact that you had sclerotherapy.Always do the safe thing. Delay the sclerotherapy for several weeks after breast augmentation.H Karamanoukian MD FACScertified vein specialist from ABVLM and double board certified surgeon

I would never recommend sclerotherapy the day before any procedure, surgery, long flight, long car ride etc.  Why increase your risk of getting a blood clot.  This is a cosmetic procedure that is elective and can be done at any time.  I would consider waiting. 

Although sclerotherapy is very safe with little to no downtime or local reaction, I think it would be best to wait, but your surgeon is the most important person to ask. So please consult with him or her prior to the breast augmentation. Good luck. 

Thank you for your question. It is best to consult your surgeon before having any procedures done. Please make sure you seek treatment from a professional.

Discuss with your physician to help you make an informed healthcare decision. This way you will know the risk factors and also benefits. 
Best, 

Clear it with your breast surgeon! Even though the chances of something going wrong, like a blood clot, are negligible, your breast surgeon may ask you to postpone your surgery if he or she doesn't feel comfortable with it.