How soon can I exfoliate after sclerotherapy?

Question

I had sclerotherapy treatment 2 weeks ago. I was wondering how soon you can manually exfoliate and use AHA based lotions to the area (Amlactin, etc)? Thanks in advance!

Payman Kosari, MD, FAAD · Answer

You should be able to exfoliate with Amlactin as soon as you are healed from the actual injection sites.  The treated veins will heal over two wks but you should be able to resume Amlactin within a 3-5 days of your treatment.  Best of luck!

J. Jason Wendel, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question in regards to sclerotherapy. As long as the injection site is healed, exfoliation shouldn't be a problem. 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.

Hratch Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Amlactin is a moisturizer and you can use it almost immediately after sclerotherapy. I recommend topicals containing ammonium lactate and hydroquinone or a non hydroquinone based formula to relieve hyperpigmentation and improve the cosmetic outcome after sclerotherapy. They are Sclerovase and Scleroquin plus from VenaSmart (see link below). H Karamanoukian MD FACS

Bruce E. Katz, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Once the injection area has healed you can exfoliate and use AHA based lotions. Typically, this takes up to 5 days however it’s best to consult your provider. Please make sure you seek treatment from a board-certified dermatologist.

Gary Nackman, MD, FACS · Answer

Sclerotherapy causes inflammation of the treated veins and the surrounding skin. I advise my patients to use a good hydrating skin lotion. It is very important to avoid sun for 1 month.

Michael Nguyen, MD · Answer

It will take up to 2 months before you see full results after sclerotherapy. Take in consideration that sometimes the skin may become dark in the area of treatment a known side effect called “hyperpigmentation” and this is typically temporary. Other times treated areas may cause micro veins to appear, a known side effect called “matting”. If this occurs, this can be treated with another sclerotherapy session; however, treatments should only be repeated once every 2 months, no earlier. Let your skin heal the proper time after treatment maintaining proper hygiene and hydration to prevent dry skin, and always follow up with your physician for informed health care decisions.

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Deborah Manjoney, MD, RPVI, FACS · Answer

As long as you have intact skin, there is no harm to manual exfoliation, or applying exfoliating creams.  If you still have any residual bruising, be sure that you use sunscreen to prevent any prolonged staining, as tanning can 'set' a bruise, or delay the discoloration from disappearing.

John Landi, MD · Answer

2 weeks post sclerotherapy should be enough time to do an exfoliation of the areas as well as apply any topical creams without causing any harm.

How soon can I exfoliate after sclerotherapy?

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