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I developed thrombophlebitis after EVLT and foam sclerotherapy, what should I do?
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I had EVLT performed on both legs. A week later, I had a foam sclerotherapy treatment. I developed thrombophlebitis following the procedures, and was given ibuprofen 600 for 2 weeks. I am finding that I still h... Read more
Can I get a full body massage after the Sclerotherapy and, if so, how soon?
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It has been almost 3 weeks since I had the procedure. Is it OK to go for a full body massage? If not, when will I be able to go? Read more
Can sclerotherapy have a rebound effect and not only cause more spider veins, but also make the treated ones more prominent?
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I've had four rounds of sclerotherapy over the course of a year. Now they're much much worse, and there are new clusters of veins around the injection site. Is it possible sclerotherapy just doesn't work for m... Read more
Can foam sclerotherapy be toxic?
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Is it bad for your health to have sclerotherapy? It seems dangerous to inject chemicals like that directly into the bloodstream. Couldn't they spread and cause damage to other veins/areas of the body? Read more
My veins look and feel worse after I had foam Sclerotherapy. I had the procedure 2 months ago and they feel hard, are throbbing and very pigmented.
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20 years ago I had liquid Sclerotherapy and was bandaged for one month. The veins weregone when removed.Two months after my foam sclerotherapy my veins are still there. I know brown pigmentation takes a while t... Read more
How can I remove stains created by injections?
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I have done several procedures Foam Sclerotherapy, injections, etc. This has caused those areas to stain. Also the pain continues especially when I'm on my mentral cycle, which causes it to be even more pruple ... Read more
Is it usual to still feel pain 2.5 weeks after foam sclerotherapy treatment for varicose veins?
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I had the great and short saphenous veins treated on both legs. I am still wearing compression hose during the day but my legs feel very tender and bruised and it hurts when I walk. Read more
Sclerotherapy to get rid of big veins on hands?
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I hate the big veins on my hands. Is it safe to get rid of them with sclerotherapy? Read more
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Can Foam Sclerotherapy in a perforator vein leak into a deep vein?
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I had the VENUS procedure done 4 weeks ago along with foam sclerotherapy into a perforator vein about 3" above my ankle. Ultrasound shows a thrombosis in this area. It is still hardened, tender, and has not imp... Read more
If you develop phlebitis after foam sclerotherapy, what happens to the leg?
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My leg aches continually especially in warm weather. Can this be eradicated with more foam to reduce the refluxing veins? What are my chances of getting phlebitis again in this leg and how long should I leave i... Read more
Would foam sclerotheraphy work if I'm taking warfarin?
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My doctor says it's okay but I thought veins had to clot in order for the sclerotheraphy to be successful. Read more
Can you explain blood clots related to superficial vein thrombosis?
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I am thinking about having foam sclerotherapy and I was once told by a doctor that the blood will clot from the foam and then the foam shrinks the vein. Can you explain this process? How long does the blood clo... Read more
What is the best method of treatment for bulging blue ankle veins?
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I have developed protruding blue veins around my ankle (my achilles heel area) and generally on my foot. Would foam sclerotherapy or just sclerotherapy be suitable in treating this? Would it help resolve my an... Read more
Is sclerotherapy the right treatment for buldging veins on the feet, or is there a better procedure?
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I have bulging veins on my feet that concern me health-wise. Can they be treated using sclerotherapy? Or, is there a better procedure for this particular area? Read more
I have hard lumps and pain in my treated leg. Is this normal? What do I do?
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I had foam scleotherapy 16 days ago on a very superficial varicose vein behind my left knee. The surgeon injected the vein with foam; however, at that moment, I felt pain along the vein in my inner thigh. I had... Read more
Advantage over Asclera?
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what are the advantages (if any) over Asclera and also, must a compression stocking be worn after the proceedure AND EXACTLY for how long? Read more
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