Can I have sclerotherapy done for the non-varicose/spider veins on my arms and hands? I only want the majority of them gone so I can still have blood tests. Also, being a guitarist will this affect my playing i.e. stiffness in hands or pins & needles? And another question, sometimes when my veins enlarge my skin becomes red around them, especially in fluorescent light, will removing these veins prevent this redness? Thanks.
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Thank you for the question! It is rather difficult to fully assess your situation without an in-person exam. Such an exam would be necessary to ensure that your bulging vein is not an artery. If you do have a varicose vein, however, it can be effectively treated with sclerotherapy. This m...
Swelling post sclerotherapy can occur but I do not see it frequently. With mild swelling I would not be that concerned and I would treat it symptomatically with continued support stockings and elevation as necessary. However, with the amount of swelling that you describe, I would certainly...
I recommend draining these with a very fine scalpel to reduce pigmentation and also use topicals like Scleroquin from VenaSmart. See the link below The hydroquinone based cream has other ingredients that reduce post sclerotherapy hyperpigmentation. Remember also to reduce sun exposure and use...