What can I expect after sclerotherapy in terms of recovery and downtime? Will I need to take time off of work?

There is no downtown time after sclerotherapy treatments. In fact, I strongly encourage my sclerotherapy patients to walk and remain active after their sclerotherapy treatment.

Immediately after
treatment, patients are encouraged to walk, avoid hot saunas, sunbathing, long
air travel, hot baths or heavy exercise.  Areas that have been treated will look noticably bruised but will heal in 2-3 weeks.#Aschleratreatments    #legveintreatments   #Schlerotherapytreatments

Asclera works by damaging the endothelium
of the cells lining the inside of blood vessels. This causes blood platelets
and cellular debris to attach to the lining of the vessels; eventually,
cellular debris and platelets cause the blood vessel to clot. Over time, the
clotted vein will be replaced with tissue.Having said this, the treated areas will look slightly worse before they look better, due to the injection sites and minimal bruising.  We advise the use of compression tape or support hose for 48-72 hours after treatment, to avoid hot baths and saunas and to resume light exercise and walking .#Schlerotherapyrecoverytimes     #legveintreatments     #Ascleralegveins

We encourage pts to wear compression stockings during the first 24 hrs after treatment and then for 8 hours during waking hours over the next 5 days.  It is not necessary to take time off from work.

Most people go back to work in support hose, compression garments (not department store brand) for which you should be measured, after spider veins are injected. If however, you are having larger veins done, then the physician will tell you your restrictions.

Sclerotherapy is done very easily and with foam injections at about $350 per session and 1-3 monthly sessions.  There is no down time but small bruises can last a few weeks to months.  Occasionally a small ulcer or sore can occur.  Support hoses are recommended and exercising can start 1 day later. 

We encourage walking 15-20 minutes immediately after a schlerotherapy treatment and then daily for several days.  We suggest avoiding strenuous exercise, long plane flights, sunbathing and hot baths and saunas for approximately 3-7 days after treatments. Occasionally, compression tape, wraps or stockings might be recommended if larger veins or substantial amount of  fluids were injected.

During sclerotherapy, you may experience mild discomfort and cramping for a minute or two when the solution is injected into the veins. There might be some itching and bruising as well. With lasers, there might be some swelling that will disappear within a few days. With both, you might experience some discolored skin in the areas that have been treated, but this fades in 10-14 days. It’s extremely important that you see a highly trained dermatologist—to have these procedures done. In inexperienced hands, lasers, in particular, can cause burns and scars on the skin.With both methods, we advise our patients to avoid wearing lotions the day of the procedure—and to avoid vigorous exercise; hot baths, hot tubs, and saunas; as well as exposure to sunlight for at least one to two days after treatment. Taking off from work won't be necessary.

There is no downtime following medical or cosmetic sclerotherapy. Medical sclerotherapy is mostly done under ultrasound guidance. Cosmetic sclerotherapy usually does not need ultrasound guidance. I encourage patients to resume all activities immediately. No sun exposure for 3 months and I adhere to this because I practice in the NorthEast. No saunas or hot tubs for a week. I encourage all physical activities such as treadmill, walking, running, elliptical and all calf exercises. 

There should be no downtime following sclerotherapy. I encourage patients to return to full activities as soon as possible including exercise. I have only a few requirements and restrictions-no sitting in a hot tub or hot bath for 48 hours post treatment. Wear compression stockings for 48 hours after treatment and avoid getting sun burn over the treated areas for at least 2 weeks.