SCLEROTHERAPY
SCLEROTHERAPY BENEFITS
Sclerotherapy is when we inject a solution that causes the blood vessels to swell and clot. These clots later collapse, and the scar removes after some time. Not only does sclerotherapy greatly diminish or eliminate the appearance of spider veins, but they also offer the following benefits:
● No discomfort
● Quick treatments
● No downtime following treatments
● Permanent results
PRE-OPERATIVE INSTRUCTIONS
- Do not use blood-thinning drugs and supplements or medications such as omega-3s, Aspirin, vitamin E and Ibuprofen to avoid bruising or bleeding.
- We recommend 20-30 mm Hg compression stockings which you can purchase from your local pharmacy (CVS, Walgreens). You will need these stockings for each appointment, so don’t forget to bring them with you.
- We advise you to avoid using tanning lotions or bronzers on your legs.
POST SURGERY INSTRUCTIONS
- Wear compression stockings (day and night) for one and a half-day after treatment.
- Continue to wear compression stockings (throughout the day) for the next seven days
- Avoid strenuous activities like weight lifting for 72 hours.
- Do not use blood-thinning medications for two days.
- Do not go for hot showers, saunas, warm baths, and hot tubes for seven days.
- Do not travel by air and avoid taking high rides for seven days.
- To avoid post-operative pigment changes, stay away from sun exposure and tanning products for 30 days after treatment.
- We recommend walking for sclerotherapy. Go for a 30-minutes walk, two times a day for seven days after treatment.
- Continue your routine activities seven days after treatment.
- Tenderness, mild pain, swelling, and bruising of the treated area is normal for one day after treatment. Use drugs like Tylenol and icepacks for pain relief.