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what to expect after sclerotherapy?
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What to expect after sclerotherapy?
Answered by Samruddhi Bhartiya
- Most patients can expect to see results in 3-6 weeks for smaller spider veins and in 3-4 months for larger veins.
- Depending on the measure and number of your spider veins, you might need a series of therapies to treat spider veins.
- You will have the ability to walk immediately after undergoing sclerotherapy. Walking will play a crucial role in preventing blood clots.
- You'll be requested to wear compression stockings (for approximately 2 weeks) to maintain pressure on the treated veins.
- You will be able to drive even after sclerotherapy.
- Following activities may impair your healing process:
- Don’t drink alcohol or smoke for 2 days
- Don’t remain sitting or standing for long periods of time.
- Click here to find an elaborate answer detailing what things to avoid after sclerotherapy.
- You may experience the following symptoms in rare cases:
- You will experience a stinging sensation at the site of treatment, along with bruising or discoloration.
- Click here to know why these symptoms are seen and how they can be dealt with.
- This treatment will give you a long-lasting treatment, but the results won't be permanent.
- Don’t drink alcohol or smoke for 2 days
- Don’t remain sitting or standing for long periods of time.
- Click here to find an elaborate answer detailing what things to avoid after sclerotherapy.
- You will experience a stinging sensation at the site of treatment, along with bruising or discoloration.
- Click here to know why these symptoms are seen and how they can be dealt with.
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Answered by Dr. Nikhil Chaudhari
Reduction in prominent veins. It can cause little pain and redness which subsides with time
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