I am a 21y/o F + my skin translucency has ruled my life; I have no confidence as a result + have tried covering them up to no avail. My GP said they are just surface veins + there's no reason why something couldn't be done. H/e a vascular surgeon advised against sclerotherapy + phlebotomy due to associated risks + advised I see another vascular surgeon as there may be an underlying concern as to why I am like I am. Is my vivid network of chest veins a concern + is there a way of treating them?
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Late thromboembolization, years after sclerotherapy is not been described. Once the vein is thrombosed, it scleroses (or scars) and is not likely to embolize months or years later.
After hand sclerotherapy, I recommend waiting 24 h before performing any forearm or hand exercises. it is unlikely that any subsequent exercising will cause the treated veins to recur. However, hand sclerotherapy carries a small risk of new blood vessels developing in the treated area and back...
Initially, I would recommend hydrocortisone cream (1 or 2%) to be applied several times a day and avoid exposure to the sun for 4 weeks.Once the bliser heals, hydroquinone or scar cream by Plato's Medicinals - see link below.
