Are there any complications involved with Sclerotherapy?

Are there any complications such as skin wounds after Sclerotherapy?

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More About Doctor Laser Vein Center

Published on Nov 12, 2010

There are numerous adverse sequelae that may arise after sclerotherapy. Some of these may include hyperpigmentation due to iron deposits, temporary swelling, telangiectatic matting (fine, red spider veins that develop in a treated area), localized redness (known as urticaria), cutaneous necrosis and systemic allergic reactions. Most of these resolve with minimal treatment but some can be permanent in a small number of cases.

Answered by Laser Vein Center (View Profile)

There are numerous adverse sequelae that may arise after sclerotherapy. Some of these may include hyperpigmentation due to iron deposits, temporary swelling, telangiectatic matting (fine, red spider veins that develop in a treated area), localized redness (known as urticaria), cutaneous necrosis and systemic allergic reactions. Most of these resolve with minimal treatment but some can be permanent in a small number of cases.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


North Shore Vein Center

Published on Oct 21, 2010

There are numerous adverse sequelae that may arise after sclerotherapy. Some of these may include hyperpigmentation due to iron deposits, temporary swelling, telangiectatic matting (fine, red spider veins that develop in a treated area), localized redness (known as urticaria), cutaneous necrosis and systemic allergic reactions. Most of these resolve with minimal treatment but some can be permanent in a small number of cases.

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Answered by North Shore Vein Center

There are numerous adverse sequelae that may arise after sclerotherapy. Some of these may include hyperpigmentation due to iron deposits, temporary swelling, telangiectatic matting (fine, red spider veins that develop in a treated area), localized redness (known as urticaria), cutaneous necrosis and systemic allergic reactions. Most of these resolve with minimal treatment but some can be permanent in a small number of cases.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Susan B Fox, D.O. RPVI, FSVM

Published on Oct 13, 2010

Yes with any procedure in life there will always be some risk of complications. usually there is just bruising and welting but you can get sores or discoloration, very rarely could you get anything else.

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Answered by Susan B Fox, D.O. RPVI, FSVM

Yes with any procedure in life there will always be some risk of complications. usually there is just bruising and welting but you can get sores or discoloration, very rarely could you get anything else.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Angelo N. Makris MD

Published on Oct 13, 2010

There are rare complications which include skin ulceration, discoloration (staining), and matting development of clusters of tiny veins)

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Answered by Angelo N. Makris MD

There are rare complications which include skin ulceration, discoloration (staining), and matting development of clusters of tiny veins)

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Miller Vein

Published on Oct 11, 2010

Sclerotherapy is typically safe. Complications are very rare. The most common complications are darkening of the skin and matting (new tiny veins). These are usually temporary without further treatment. Other rare complications include blood getting trapped in veins treated, blood clot, allergic reaction, migraine headache, and skin ulcer (the rarest complication).

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Answered by Miller Vein

Sclerotherapy is typically safe. Complications are very rare. The most common complications are darkening of the skin and matting (new tiny veins). These are usually temporary without further treatment. Other rare complications include blood getting trapped in veins treated, blood clot, allergic reaction, migraine headache, and skin ulcer (the rarest complication).

Published on Jul 11, 2012


General Vascular Surgery Group

Published on Oct 09, 2010

Rarely severe skin reaction can occur. More likely is some some skin pigmentation which generally resolves over time.

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Answered by General Vascular Surgery Group

Rarely severe skin reaction can occur. More likely is some some skin pigmentation which generally resolves over time.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Nu Vela Vein Center

Published on Oct 08, 2010

Usually the side effects of Sclerotherapy are tolerable and temporary. Patient might experience itching, tenderness, skin bruising, and redness at the injected area. However, not sclerosing agents are safe, only a few are considered truly safe and effective for vein treatment in the United States today. Contraindications to sclerotherapy are rare and include pregnancy and allergy to the sclerosing agents. Patients with severe arterial obstruction to the legs are very poor candidates for venous sclerotherapy, because they cannot tolerate compression needed after the treatment and cannot ambulate freely. On the other hand, diabetic patients with good blood sugar control may be treated, but with caution.

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Answered by Nu Vela Vein Center

Usually the side effects of Sclerotherapy are tolerable and temporary. Patient might experience itching, tenderness, skin bruising, and redness at the injected area. However, not sclerosing agents are safe, only a few are considered truly safe and effective for vein treatment in the United States today. Contraindications to sclerotherapy are rare and include pregnancy and allergy to the sclerosing agents. Patients with severe arterial obstruction to the legs are very poor candidates for venous sclerotherapy, because they cannot tolerate compression needed after the treatment and cannot ambulate freely. On the other hand, diabetic patients with good blood sugar control may be treated, but with caution.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vanish Vein and Laser Center

Published on Oct 08, 2010

As with anything that is injected. sclerotherapy does have potential complications. There are many agents that are used for sclerotherapy such as saline, tetradecylsulfate, glycerine and polidocanol. Each agent has potential complications such as staining(brownish discoloration), matting and even ulcerations of the skin. Fortunately, the complications are few and even less with an experienced sclerotherapist.

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Answered by Vanish Vein and Laser Center

As with anything that is injected. sclerotherapy does have potential complications. There are many agents that are used for sclerotherapy such as saline, tetradecylsulfate, glycerine and polidocanol. Each agent has potential complications such as staining(brownish discoloration), matting and even ulcerations of the skin. Fortunately, the complications are few and even less with an experienced sclerotherapist.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Bella MD Laser Vein and Aesthetic Center

Published on Oct 08, 2010

Serious complications or scarring are very rare. Hyperpigmentation however is very common.

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Answered by Bella MD Laser Vein and Aesthetic Center

Serious complications or scarring are very rare. Hyperpigmentation however is very common.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Center for Venous Disease - Glendale

Published on Oct 08, 2010

Depends on the type of solution and complications listed by the drug manufacturer. You can google Sclerotherapy and look at the complication rates or make an appointment.

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Answered by Center for Venous Disease - Glendale

Depends on the type of solution and complications listed by the drug manufacturer. You can google Sclerotherapy and look at the complication rates or make an appointment.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


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