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29 with Spider Veins Sclerotherapy - Hermitage, TN
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I had my first treatment on November 12th. We are...
FLibrarianNovember 25, 2015
$600
I had my first treatment on November 12th. We are now at the 2 week mark and so far I'm unsure if it's working.
Right after the treatment, I had a weird stinging, swimming like feeling in the veins. I called my doctor in a panic, but they said it's normal and should only last a few hours. After about 4, it went away. The legs looked like I had been attacked by bees and getting the stockings on right after, took 2 people. So don't be alarmed if that happens. I actually wore my stockings overnight because I was worried I wouldn't be able to get them on. Wore them all the next day. These photos were taken about 36 hours post procedure, when I took the stockings off.
The next day, getting the stockings on.... went surprisingly well. I think the legs weren't swollen. I also learned the best way to get the stockings on is lying in bed.
Right after the treatment, I had a weird stinging, swimming like feeling in the veins. I called my doctor in a panic, but they said it's normal and should only last a few hours. After about 4, it went away. The legs looked like I had been attacked by bees and getting the stockings on right after, took 2 people. So don't be alarmed if that happens. I actually wore my stockings overnight because I was worried I wouldn't be able to get them on. Wore them all the next day. These photos were taken about 36 hours post procedure, when I took the stockings off.
The next day, getting the stockings on.... went surprisingly well. I think the legs weren't swollen. I also learned the best way to get the stockings on is lying in bed.
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UPDATED FROM FLibrarian
14 days post
2 Weeks out
FLibrarianNovember 27, 2015
At the 2 week point today. I'm figuring I will need a 2nd treatment for sure. It appears that a few of the veins I was worried about in my upper thigh are all but gone, or at least very faint, esp in my top right thigh (These were less than the left thigh). I still have visible veins, with bruising but I keep telling myself "Time is key". The Physician Assistant who did my first treatment said they usually wait 4-6 weeks between treatments to get a better gauge of what needs to be done, so I'm waiting until then to panic. Although I am still slightly panicked about the bigger bruised ones. No pain, no weird sensations.
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February 21, 2018
Wow! I think your legs look amazing! Mine looked like a road map and still do after 3 years. I'd love to have legs thst look like yours! Great job!
UPDATED FROM FLibrarian
29 days post
Officially one month post 1st procedure
FLibrarianDecember 12, 2015
Officially at the one month point since having my first procedure. I can definitely see a difference in my veins. I am for sure a 2nd procedure. I had to reschedule it to the end of the year due to flying for the holidays and didn't want to be hundreds of miles away in case there are issues. I am hoping that I will only need 2 treatments, but preparing for a 3rd if need be.
Where they did the originals pokes, the veins seem to be fading especially in my right leg which wasn't as bad. The left leg are going to take at least one more visit. I might even have to suck it up for a 3rd procedure. I'm assuming that some of this is dead blood in the veins, that needs to be drained as it seems darker. No pain or anything whatsoever. Since it's winter I'm extra pale, so determining what's a functioning vein and what's a spider one is hard. When I went in for my original consultation I tried to have a working vein stuck lol.
My goal is to be all shorts/bathing suit ready by May for my big 3-0 celebration. Fingers Crossed.
For anyone whose had this procedure done before and had great results, do you have any input?
Where they did the originals pokes, the veins seem to be fading especially in my right leg which wasn't as bad. The left leg are going to take at least one more visit. I might even have to suck it up for a 3rd procedure. I'm assuming that some of this is dead blood in the veins, that needs to be drained as it seems darker. No pain or anything whatsoever. Since it's winter I'm extra pale, so determining what's a functioning vein and what's a spider one is hard. When I went in for my original consultation I tried to have a working vein stuck lol.
My goal is to be all shorts/bathing suit ready by May for my big 3-0 celebration. Fingers Crossed.
For anyone whose had this procedure done before and had great results, do you have any input?
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December 16, 2015
No but my brother in law just had deep veins done and spider veins, 4 weeks ago. His feet are no longer blue so he is very excited said the deep ones really hurt but the pain relief helped. He has bruising like you around spider the Professor reassured him they will disappear
December 17, 2015
That is great news! I'm glad it's turning in to a successful treatment for him!
December 17, 2015
I talked to my doctor yesterday and they said the bruising was totally normal even this far out; in fact it's better the longer they last apparently. Fingers crossed!
February 19, 2016
I've had 2 treatments w ps and no change. I think I would like to try a vein specialist.
March 16, 2018
I had a treatment several years ago and got so called matting around the treatment sides that is very ugly and is not going away. For me it wasn’t worth it as my leg looks really bad
Thanks for starting a review and for posting pics- keep us posted on the rest of your healing! I hope the bruises go away soon.