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Side effects of the procedure are rare. However they may include but are not limited to the following: Itching: usually mild and lasting 2-3 days Hyperpigmentation: brown discoloration which may be permanent in 1% of patients after one year. Matting: an area of very fine veins that appear similar to a bruise Pain: usually minimal discomfort is experienced Ulcers: Rarely an ulcer or open sore may develop at the injection site, which will resolve in 4-6 weeks with local treatment but will leave a faint scar. Allergic Reaction: 0.3% risk of reaction to injectant and usually occurs within 30 minutes. DVT/ Pulmonary Embolism: A blood clot in the deep vein of the leg or a blood clot in the lung is a very rare occurrence.
Sclerotherapy is a very safe and effective procedure when performed by a board certified dermatologist who has a specialized knowledge in vein treatments. As a pioneer of sclerotherapy it is common for patients to experience mild redness, temporary iching and slight bruising after undergoing a sclerotherapy treatment. The most common adverse effect is the development of brown-tan staining that can last a few months after treatment. However, following the post-operative guidelines outlined by your doctor will greatly reduce any adverse effect or complicationand allow you to heal as quickly as possible.
Sclerotherapy is a safe treatment if done by an experienced surgeon. The American Board of Phlebology is the governing board for vein specialists. There are many risks with any procedure. However, the most common with sclerotherapy are pigmentation, recurrence of the spider vein, and tissue extravasation. By far, recurrence of development of more spider veins is the most common outcome.
The most common side effects to sclerotherapy are swelling, brusing, and some ditenderness at the injection site. To reduce and accelerate healing good support stockings are to be worn for at least two weeks after the procedure and Tylenol cab be taken for the tenderness.
It's interesting that every physician that answered this question spoke about side effects from sclerotherapy. We'd like to address potential side effects from laser treatment of spider veins. It is important to note that one of the most prominent side effects of sclerotherapy - hyperpigmentation or hemosiderin staining- can be addressed with laser treatments after your injections.Possible side effects of laser treatment of spider veins include:Bruising.Cat scratch flaking or scabbing.Blister or burn (very rare or nonexistent when using Nd:Yg laser on legs, rare but more common when using KTP on the face)
