The injection site is large, yellowish and hard like play-doh. My concern is that I have a small area 5 inches to the right of the injection site that is quite tender. I have to walk differently to avoid the discomfort. I am flying out of country in three days and want to know if I should be headed to the ER? Should I be worried about possible embolism? Or is this normal and I simply need to relax, put on my compression stocking and enjoy my trip? Thanks!:)
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Spider veins are typically hereditary, but it sounds like they appeared after having a varicose vein ablation. Sclerotherapy treatment would remove spider veins, causing them to collapse and fade from view. Assuming it’s more of a cosmetic concern, this is an easy procedure that usually takes a...
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I recommend microphlebectomy for these and they will heal very nicely. This is our area of expertise for facial veins. Make sure you apply topical creams as the puncture wounds are healing to reduce the likelihood of hyperpigmentation - S...
It’s important to distinguish between varicose veins and spider veins when choosing between laser therapy, sclerotherapy, and vein surgery. With two board certified vein specialists, our center uses a combination of visual examination, functional flow measurements, ultrasound, t...