Sclerotherapy

As leading experts in the latest dermatologic procedures, Cosmetic Laser Dermatology frequently conducts clinical trials to advance the field of cosmetic and laser dermatology treatments.

Candidates for Sclerotherapy Vein Treatment

Sclerotherapy is an ideal treatment option if you are currently experiencing the following problems:

Leg Veins
Chest Veins
Hand veins

During a consultation at our San Diego office, we will examine your veins and address your concerns to develop a customized treatment plan to meet your needs.

If it’s determined that you’re not a candidate for sclerotherapy, you may fare better with a different vein treatment, including:

Vascular Surgery (Phlebectomy)
Laser Treatment
Endovenous vein ablation, CTEV

Benefits of Sclerotherapy

Sclerotherapy is a safe, minimally invasive treatment option that helps eliminate unsightly spider or varicose veins, allowing you to feel comfortable wearing shorts, skirts, and other clothing that shows your legs.

Other benefits include:

• Clear, smooth skin
• No more pain or discomfort
• Visible results within 2 months
• Optimal results in 3-4 months

Furthermore, sclerotherapy does not cause many side effects. In some cases, patients may experience minor swelling, discoloration, and/or bruising, although these normally dissipate in 7-10 days.

With sclerotherapy, you can have successful vein removal without surgery, anesthesia, or downtime. And because our vein reduction specialists perform the procedure themselves, you’ll be getting the best treatment and results possible.

Schedule Your Sclerotherapy Procedure With A Dermatologist At Our San Diego Medical Spa Today

If you’re ready to learn more about this safe, effective procedure, contact Cosmetic Laser Dermatology at our San Diego office today.

Pre/Post Treatment Guidelines

Before Your Procedure:

• If you are taking Coumadin (Warfarin), Plavix (Clopidogrel), Motrin (Ibuprofen), Aleve
  (Naproxen), Aspirin or other supplements like fish oil, Vitamin E, flax, etc., please let
  your physician know before your procedure, as these medications can cause bruising.
• DO NOT STOP any prescribed medication unless your primary care doctor approves it.
• Please be aware some medications must be stopped 1-2 weeks before the procedure
  to minimize bleeding or bruising.
• Avoid self-tanners and spray tans 2 weeks prior to treatment.

During your procedure:

• You will be given disposable shorts to wear.
• During the injections you will be lying flat on a bed.
• Multiple injections will be administered.
• Your physician will determine if he/she is able to treat both legs in one visit. If only one
  leg can be treated, you may schedule as soon as the next day to have the other leg
  treated.

During sclerotherapy for the hands:

• 1-4 injections will be administered on each hand.
• The treated hand is wrapped in an ace bandage for 24 hours. We suggest treating
  your hands a day apart so they are both not wrapped up at the same time.

After your procedure:

• You will need to wear a 30-40 mmHg, thigh-high, graduated compression medical
  stocking (available at our office) 24 hours a day for 1 full week, including when you
  shower, exercise and while you sleep. You will be measured in our office for appropriate
  size stockings.
• Walking as much as possible is recommended after treatment (mild to moderate
  exercise is also okay).
• Tenderness, soreness, itching and mild discomfort may be experienced for a few days.
• Once you remove the stocking, your leg veins may look worse.
• Bruising, tenderness, soreness and darkening of the veins are normal.
• 2 weeks after your treatment you may experience a coagulum (a small collection of
  blood that is trapped within the vein but is NOT a blood clot). Coagulum may be tender
  and sore. We advise that you come in for a follow up and have your physician drain the
  coagulum. Draining the coagulum will help relieve tenderness and soreness and minimize brown staining of the skin. Ibuprofen 400mg (OTC) 2-3 times a day can be taken to help relieve inflammation.
• On average, it takes 6-8 weeks to notice full improvement.
• Patients may need more than 1 treatment. If so, we recommend that you wait 2 months
  before retreating.
• Hyperpigmentation (brown staining) of the skin located over the treated veins may
  persist for weeks to months prior to resolving. All of these symptoms are temporary and
  will subside naturally over time.

If your symptoms worsen over time, please contact our office at (858) 657-1002.

To learn more about how we can help you overcome your problem veins, we encourage you to contact our team of experts today, as our warm, compassionate physicians will address your concerns and listen to aesthetic goals so that you can get the best, most customized treatment possible.

To know more, visit ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/ or contact our body sculpting experts at Cosmetic Laser Dermatology.