I had my schlerotherapy last September 2014, the result is okay except the brownish stain, i think this is hemosiderin staining. Its been 7months now. How to treat this and how long will it take?
Answer: Hemosiderin staining after sclerotherapy You are correct: the brownish staining you see is from hemosiderin. This is produced when hemoglobin is broken down, which is why you see the same color change as a bruise fades. The blood that is clotted in a vein after sclerotherapy takes much longer to be broken down, however, as you have noticed. I would still expect to see some improvement over the next several months, but laser treatments can speed this process along. Best of luck to you!
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Answer: Hemosiderin staining after sclerotherapy You are correct: the brownish staining you see is from hemosiderin. This is produced when hemoglobin is broken down, which is why you see the same color change as a bruise fades. The blood that is clotted in a vein after sclerotherapy takes much longer to be broken down, however, as you have noticed. I would still expect to see some improvement over the next several months, but laser treatments can speed this process along. Best of luck to you!
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May 6, 2015
Answer: Post sclerotherapy staining. Post sclerotherapy staining unfortunately does occur and, in most instances, it will spontaneously lighten over a 2 year period. I have found that evacuating any clotted areas (even a year later) may give some improvement. Also, looking for any open feeding veins to the area and closing them may help. The Q switch laser and VenaFade and VenoLucent as mentioned in other posts may also help.
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May 6, 2015
Answer: Post sclerotherapy staining. Post sclerotherapy staining unfortunately does occur and, in most instances, it will spontaneously lighten over a 2 year period. I have found that evacuating any clotted areas (even a year later) may give some improvement. Also, looking for any open feeding veins to the area and closing them may help. The Q switch laser and VenaFade and VenoLucent as mentioned in other posts may also help.
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March 2, 2017
Answer: Hyperpigmentation after sclerotherapy Thank you for your question.The vein is quite sizeable and perhaps you would have been best served with a microphlebectomy technique. Having said that, hyperpigmentation does occur with improper compression after the procedure and not following with a regimen of wearing compression stockings for 3 months. I understand that this is difficult in areas of your country with high humidity and heat. Going forward, q switched lasers and daily use of creams like Scleroquin. Perhaps you can have a friend from the U.S. ship you these products.Best,Dr. Karamanoukian
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March 2, 2017
Answer: Hyperpigmentation after sclerotherapy Thank you for your question.The vein is quite sizeable and perhaps you would have been best served with a microphlebectomy technique. Having said that, hyperpigmentation does occur with improper compression after the procedure and not following with a regimen of wearing compression stockings for 3 months. I understand that this is difficult in areas of your country with high humidity and heat. Going forward, q switched lasers and daily use of creams like Scleroquin. Perhaps you can have a friend from the U.S. ship you these products.Best,Dr. Karamanoukian
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April 26, 2015
Answer: Hemosiderin staining after sclerotherapy Q-switched lasers are usually helpful to treat this. In my office, I would start with a Q-switched alexandrite laser. Several treatment sessions might be necessary to see significant fading.
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April 26, 2015
Answer: Hemosiderin staining after sclerotherapy Q-switched lasers are usually helpful to treat this. In my office, I would start with a Q-switched alexandrite laser. Several treatment sessions might be necessary to see significant fading.
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