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Sclerotherapy on leg veins - is this part of the normal healing process? (Photo)

Hi. I had Sclerotherapy on leg thread veins and bruised after and they now look worse almost 2 weeks later. Can this be expected and is it part of the normal healing process? I have a post treatment review next month but would value your opinions in the meantime. Thanks.

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Dr. Michael Nguyen, MD
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Answered on Jan 16, 2019
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Dr. Albert Malvehy, MD
Physician, Board Certified in Venous and Lymphatic Medicine
Answered on Nov 15, 2018
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Dr. John Landi, MD
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Answered on Nov 14, 2018
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