Sclerotherapy Questions
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Can sclerotherapy effectively treat facial veins?
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There is a large vein on my face that doesn't appear to be a broken capillary or spider vein. Could sclerotherapy be used to treat it, or would something else be better?
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will insurance cover sclerotherapy?
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Could some or all of the cost be covered?
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How long does it take to see spider veins vanish after Sclerotherapy?
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How long does it take to see spider veins vanish after Sclerotherapy? Is there any hope the veins will disappear after more time has gone by?
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I have been having pain in my legs lately. Can it be from my spider veins?
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I stand all day and have recently noticed a lot of pain in my lower legs. It looks like I might have spider veins. Can they cause pain?
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Can I cut the feet off of my compression stockings?
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I just had the sclerotherapy procedure today. I would love to cut off the feet of my compression stockings. I feel like it would be much more comfortable. Would that defeat the purpose?
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Should I avoid any specfic vitamins/supplements before or after Sclerotherapy?
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Should I avoid any specific vitamins/supplements before or after sclerotherapy?
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Sclerotherapy did not work on my spider veins, is there another procedure that can rid them?
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I tried sclerotherapy and saw no results. I never shorts, but would like to. Is there another procedure that could rid my spider veins?
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Can Sclerotherapy make a difference on the spider veins in the ankle area?
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My doctor, during the screening, just said I had lots of veins and it would take at least 4 treatments. I specifically asked him about the ankle area and he just said "how afraid of needles are you?" I've rea...
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Can you do Sclerotherapy on veins on the hands/wrist/arms?
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Is it possible to do sclerotherapy on veins on the hands/wrist/arms?
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Is it OK to use an elastic bandage instead of compression stockings following sclerotherapy?
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I had a sclerotherapy treatment, but instead of being prescribed compression stockings, my doctor advised me to use an elastic bandage. Is the bandage just as effective as compression stockings?
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Should my legs ache 4 weeks after sclerotherapy?
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I had sclerotherapy almost 4 weeks ago. My legs now ache and feel heavy as soon as I get up in the morning. I have been wearing support knee highs. How long should this last? Legs didn't feel this way before sc...
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Is sclerotherapy safe for patients with factor V Leiden?
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If sclerotherapy is not safe for patients with factor V Leiden, then what what is the most effective way to treat reticular and spider veins on the lateral legs?
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can you go in a hot tub after sclerotherapy and how long do you have to wear the stocking for?
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Can you go in a hot tub after sclerotherapy and how long do you have to wear the stocking for?
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Can sclerotherapy treated spider veins look pretty much the same after sclerotherapy as they did before treatment and still get absorbed away?
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Had 1st sclero appt 6 days ago. When I removed compression after 72hrs, some veins had faded away nicely, but the ones near my knees look no different despite being injected. Is there hope for fading? I'm worri...
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What is the difference between sclerosants Used for sclerotherapy?
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What is the difference between "Sodium tetradecyl sulfate" (Sotradecol) and Sodium Morrhuate (Scleromate)? Which of these sclerosants would you use, and why?
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Is Sclerotherapy the best for broken veins in the ankles and foot area?
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Is Sclerotherapy the best for broken veins in the ankles and foot area? Is there a better procedure for this area of the body?
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Can sclerotherapy cause clotting?
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If the chemical is injected directly into the vein and stops it up, couldn't the blood clot and cause problems? Is sclerotherapy safe if someone has a blood clotting disorder?
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Can spider veins cause the feeling of heaviness in the legs?
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What options are available for the treatment of spider veins?
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Should my legs look worse after Sclerotherapy?
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I had 6 treatments of sclerotherappy one week apart. Much of the treatments were injecting "feeders". It's been over 2 months since my first treatment and my veins look worse. I have new quite dark veins that...
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