Unsuccessful Sclerotherapy. Another Option for Vein Treatment?

March 25, 2011
Asked By:Anonymous781 in Maple Ridge, BC

I had sclerotherapy last year to try to remove a blue vein on my leg. It wasnt bulging out, was just visible under the skin. I pigmented after the treatment and a year later, I still have pigmentation and the vein is still there! As well, I have since developed a couple other small veins in the surrounding area. I feel like the injections made my leg worse. Because of the pigmenting, I am hesitant to have sclerotherapy done again. What are my other options to get rid of the veins for good?

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Answer: A: Leg Vein Treatment Other Than Sclerotherapy

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