I had the procedure 2 days ago. Today my GP prescribed MethylPrednisolne, 4mg for allergies. Is this safe to use?
Generally yes, but you should ask the MD who treated you and make sure your MD knows your medical history.
- Dr. Wright
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When will Asclera, the new Sclerotherapy treatment, be available?
I heard that Asclera (Polidocanol) was recently FDA approved. When can patients expect this sclerant to be widely available in the US?
Not sure about when the FDA will approve this. I have been told it is expected soon. Possibly it will be available in a few [...]
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 sclerotherapy?
Sclerotherapy is generally safe for the vast majority of patients, even for those who may bruise easily. [...]
I have a lot of redness and small veins on my nose. Is sclerotherapy the best option?
While sclerotherapy may work well for small veins, a new device called VeinWave may be a better choice. VeinWave uses a tiny needle tip to deliver heat to the vein and works very well for many small facial veins [...]
Is a smaller ultrasound used to be able to see tiny spider veins? What if the veins are on my cheeks, can I still have them use an ultrasound?
Ultrasound guided sclerofoam is a procedure done to eliminate the so called tributary branches and peforators. Occasionally is used to eliminate some of the superficial “large” [...]
What is recovery like after a vein procedure with a laser?
Recovery is generally quick and almost pai- free. The doctor will apply a compression garment and ask the patient to walk around the office for about 20 minutes before leaving. Patients may return to normal activities other than strenuous exercise, but compression stockings must be [...]
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?
Sclerotherapy is an excellent treatment for large bluish veins that are usually on the temples. Sclerotherapy, however, is not very good at treating the [...]
Is sclerotherapy a possible treatment method for hemorrhoids?
Yes, but there are other options more commonly used.
- Dr. Wright
If the chemical is injected directly into the vein and stops in up, couldn’t the blood clot and cause problems? Is sclerotherapy safe if someone has blood clotting disorder?
The intention of sclerotherapy is to create inflammation within the lining of the vein, causing it to collapse and seal close. This process frequently involves trapping and [...]
Will the length of recovery for sclerotherapy be longer than 2 weeks?
In terms of functional recovery, such as the ability to continue on with your life there usually is no down time at all. You just put on your compression stockings and you are back to your your normal routines.
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What is Sclerotherapy?
Sclerotherapy is treatment with a chemical sclerant, which irritates a vessel’s lining, making it become inflamed, harden, and eventually fade away completely. This treatment is used for the removal of spider veins and smaller varicose veins.
- Dr. Wright
What are the side effects of Sclerotherapy?
Some minor itching and burning immediately after treatment is normal. Hyperpigmentation occurs in about 2-8% of treatment. This usually resolves in time. Matting of veins in a reddish area can occur, which will require additional treatment, but usually goes away. Rarely, infection and skin breakdown can occur. These also [...]
Can Sclerotherapy be used to treat large varicose veins?
No, because large veins require more sclerant injected than is safe. This treatment is not appropriate.
- Dr. Wright
Do I have to limit any activity after vein treatment?
Whether you have had sclerotherapy or endovenous laser ablation (EVLT), you should not participate in any strenuous activity for the initial days that follow, but it is important to walk regularly to encourage good circulation.
- Dr. Wright
I’m considering sclerotherapy, but want to know if patients typically need more than one treatment to get rid of all of the spider veins in an area.
Yes, it’s very common. It usually takes several treatments. Each treatment session should be separated by at least 4 weeks . If you have more that very few veins [...]
