I Had Sclerotherapy Done Yesterday on Right Leg Behind Knee. My Leg is Swollen to my Toes?

June 2, 2012
Asked By:htj24

Do i need to worry about the swelling? It wasn't swollen until I took compression dressing off to shower, then instant swelling from knee to my toes. My ankle, calf and foot are all swollen.

Answers (6)

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VOTED MOST HELPFUL
May 17, 2013

Answer: Swollen After Sclerotherapy

Mitchel Goldman, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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May 17, 2013

Answer: Swollen After Sclerotherapy

Mitchel Goldman, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
January 15, 2013

Answer: Sclerotherapy

Sam Naficy, MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
January 15, 2013

Answer: Sclerotherapy

Sam Naficy, MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
November 1, 2012

Answer: Swelling After Sclerotherapy

Sabrina Fabi, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
November 1, 2012

Answer: Swelling After Sclerotherapy

Sabrina Fabi, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology

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August 7, 2013

Answer: Needs evaluation.

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August 7, 2013

Answer: Needs evaluation.

November 5, 2012

Answer: Swelling After Sclerotherapy Warrants Dulex Vein Scanning to Rule out Deep Vein Clots

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Answer: Swelling After Sclerotherapy Warrants Dulex Vein Scanning to Rule out Deep Vein Clots

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