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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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I have lots of veins on my heels and ankles. Are there any treatments that I can do that won't stain brown?
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I have thin skin that bruises easily, and I have brown stains from previous sclerotherapy treatments that I did over 7 years ago.
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Is it normal to have more veins appear around the area where I had sclerotherapy done?
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I had sclerotherapy done five months ago. Now there are two dark dots from shots and more veins appeared around area with some discomfort. Is
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Does wearing high heels result in spider veins around the ankles
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I'm worried about my circulation.
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I had a calf tear 6 weeks after my final sclerotherapy treatment, what precautions should I take?
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I had a class 2 calf tear from playing kickball. This happened 6 weeks after my final sclerotherapy treatment. The pumping effect of my calf is important post-varicose vein treatment. I will be seeing a sports ...
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Why is it necessary to wear Compression Stockings after Sclerotherapy?
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Why is it necessary to wear Compression Stockings after Sclerotherapy?
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Are there any complications involved with Sclerotherapy?
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Are there any complications such as skin wounds after Sclerotherapy?
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How many months after sclerotherapy is it safe to become pregnant?
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How long do sclerotherapy chemicals stay in the bloodstream?
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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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I have bruising from Sclerotherapy injections that I had 8 weeks ago is this normal?
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It has been 8 weeks since I had spider and 1 surface blue vein injected by vein surgeon. I still have black blue spots and the surface vein looks worse, will this correct itself or do i need more treatments/ ne...
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What size veins are ideal for sclerotherapy?
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What are reticular veins and what is meant by grade 2? I know what bulging varicose veins are, and I don't have those. However, I have green/blue veins close to the surface that are causing minimum symptoms. I ...
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Is blistering around the injection site a side effect of Sclerotherapy?
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My friend had sclerotherapy a few days ago, and now she has blisters around the area that was treated. Is this a normal side effect? She said her specialist never mentioned anything about possible blisters.
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Should I have been given anticoagulants after sclerotherapy?
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I was treated for a large vein that was pressing on the ankle region and causing a chronic ulcer. I have a history of bilateral deep vein thrombosis (DVT), post-thrombotic syndrome (PTS) 80% occlusion in thighs...
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My varicose and spider veins look worse than they did before sclerotherapy, is this normal?
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I had varicose and spider veins treated with sclerotherapy over 6 months ago. I still have dark pigmentation and bruising, and new veins have appeared near the injection sites. It looks so much worse than it di...
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Have I done any damage to my veins or have I affected the sclerotherapy procedure by being in the sun tanning?
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I had my first sclerotherapy session 2 weeks ago. Everything is normal after the procedure; however, I just spent 2 days at the beach. Can tanning damage the treated veins or affect the results of the procedure...
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How soon is it safe to have a fat reduction or skin tightening procedure after sclerotherapy?
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There are treatments for fat reduction such as i-Lipo or CoolTec and body contouring such as laser rejuvenation body tightening. After one sclerotherapy session, when is it safe to have a fat reduction or body ...
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Is it safe to do sclerotherapy in the summer?
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Is it safe to do slerotherapy in the summer?
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Can dermatologists perform Sclerotherapy?
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Or only Phlebologists? What kind of certification is required?
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Is Sclerotherapy safe for people who bruise easily?
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I haven't had it evaluated by a doctor, but I do bruise extremely easily and the bruise usually stays for at least three weeks, even for a minor bump. Is this something I should have checked before undergoing s...
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can you tan after having the Sclerotherapy procedure?
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I had the procedure done, but I was not told if I could tan.
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