Sclerotherapy

Yes, when performed by an expert injector, sclerotherapy is extremely safe. It’s very important to visit a board-certified dermatologist with extensive knowledge in vein removal treatments to ensure that you receive the safest and most effective treatments possible. Cosmetic Laser Dermatology in San Diego, California is home to expert vein injectors who are board-certified dermatologists and diplomats of the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery.

It’s crucial to visit a doctor who has been trained uniquely in sclerotherapy and has the versatile training and experience to provide the appropriate treatment for your unique needs. Dr. Mitchel P. Goldman, medical director of Cosmetic Laser Dermatology, is a pioneer of the treatment. This means that Dr. Goldman has the highest level of skill and knowledge when it comes to performing sclerotherapy treatments as well as phlebectomy, CTEV, and other vascular procedures.

Unlike a vein clinic, each of the dermatologists at Cosmetic Laser Dermatology can expertly perform a range of safe, effective treatments for unsightly, problem veins and can create a custom treatment plan to achieve the results you are looking for.

Though the results vary from person to person, it is possible to notice an improvement right away. In many cases, you’ll visibly see veins disappear in front of your eyes. However, over the course of the next several weeks, your veins will continue to resolve, therefore improving results. If you have additional questions about sclerotherapy, please contact us today!

Varicose veins can develop for a number of reasons, including pregnancy, genetic factors, sun exposure, wearing high heeled shoes or due to age. These bulging veins can occur when the blood in the vessels begins to flow backward as a result of blocked passageways. These veins can be safely removed without affecting blood flow in the treated area. In fact, removing damaged visible veins will result in an improved circulation.
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This depends on your specific situation. Sometimes, a person may require 2-3 treatments at our San Diego center to see optimal results, though many will see excellent results after just one session. During your consultation, our doctors will be able to better address this question for you in person.

There is very minimal downtime following sclerotherapy. You’re encouraged to walk and continue with normal activities, however, you must wear graduated compression stockings non-stop for the first week. After that, the stockings can be removed to shower. This helps ensure optimal results.

You should wear your compression stockings for 24 hours a day for 7 days, even in the shower and during sleep. Then just during the day for another week or two. It is important for you to wear the compression stockings because it will decrease any adverse effects and makes the procedure more effective.

Local itching at sites where sclerotherapy was performed can be common after the procedure. As the point of the procedure is to induce a local inflammatory reaction in the vessel, that can result in histamine release, which causes an itching sensation. This is typically why in our practice we apply a topical steroid to the legs immediately after sclerotherapy to mitigate this reaction.

Although rare, if you are having itching beyond the areas of injection (rest of your body), you should notify your treating physician as this may be a sign of an allergic reaction, especially if it is accompanied by a rash. An allergic reaction is EXTREMELY rare and in fact has never occured in our practice in over 30 years with over 30,000 treatments.

After undergoing sclerotherapy treatment for leg veins, it’s very common to experience leg swelling, especially if you don’t continue wearing the compression garment and/or do not walk as advised. Typically, compression garments should be worn around the clock for the first several days. Not compression dressings but graduated compression stockings. If a compression dressing is not properly applied with the correct bandage, it can make things worse.

While sclerotherapy is a very effective treatment for unwanted veins, facial veins are best treated with laser treatments. We offer multiple laser treatments in order to eliminate unwanted facial veins. Using IPL, Pulse Dye Laser, and CoolTouch Varia laser systems, facial veins are safely and effectively diminished.

You should consult with your treating physician regarding their recommended protocol, as everyone’s may vary. Typically, we urge you to resume walking that same day and then resume medium to high-intensity workouts (avoiding as much abdominal recruitment) within 3 days of treatment. Of course, you should also wear compression hosiery 24 hours a day, 7 days a week after treatment (showering in them and blow drying them afterward).