Can sclerotherapy treated spider veins look pretty much the same after sclerotherapy as they did before treatment and still get absorbed away?

Had 1st sclero appt 6 days ago. When I removed compression after 72hrs, some veins had faded away nicely, but the ones near my knees look no different despite being injected. Is there hope for fading? I'm worried as they are not darker or inflamed. Thank

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The Sheen Vein Institute

Published on May 07, 2014

Most spider veins, when treated, should start to fade away relatively quickly like those that you mentioned. If the vessels around your knees have not changed after a week, they probably will not. Most patients require multiple treatments to effectively eliminate their spider veins. The one treatment that you have had to date probably is not enough to accomplish what you want to accomplish.

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Answered by The Sheen Vein Institute

Most spider veins, when treated, should start to fade away relatively quickly like those that you mentioned. If the vessels around your knees have not changed after a week, they probably will not. Most patients require multiple treatments to effectively eliminate their spider veins. The one treatment that you have had to date probably is not enough to accomplish what you want to accomplish.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Lone Star Vein Center

Published on May 05, 2014

In general, it may take several (at least 3-4) weeks before you can appreciate the benefits following spider vein treatment. I would try and be patient for that period of time to fully evaluate which spider veins were
treated successfully or not. After 2-3 months, it is not likely that any other spiders will be 'reabsorbed' over time.

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Answered by Lone Star Vein Center

In general, it may take several (at least 3-4) weeks before you can appreciate the benefits following spider vein treatment. I would try and be patient for that period of time to fully evaluate which spider veins were
treated successfully or not. After 2-3 months, it is not likely that any other spiders will be 'reabsorbed' over time.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Cosmetic Vein Centers of Texas

Published on May 05, 2014

It takes at least a month for the veins to fade.

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Answered by Cosmetic Vein Centers of Texas

It takes at least a month for the veins to fade.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Intermountain Vein Center

Published on May 05, 2014

Since the sclero is a liquid, sometimes it does not stay in all the veins that someone may want treated. Typically, in order to treat spider veins effectively, 2-3 sessions of injections are usually required.

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Answered by Intermountain Vein Center

Since the sclero is a liquid, sometimes it does not stay in all the veins that someone may want treated. Typically, in order to treat spider veins effectively, 2-3 sessions of injections are usually required.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Finesse Surgical Solutions

Published on May 05, 2014

They may fade depending on the sclerosant used. It will take another 1-2 weeks to know. Sometimes some veins need to be reinjected.

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Answered by Finesse Surgical Solutions

They may fade depending on the sclerosant used. It will take another 1-2 weeks to know. Sometimes some veins need to be reinjected.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vein Specialties of St. Louis

Published on May 04, 2014

3-5 treatments are the average number of treatments it can take to clear an area of veins. The "feeder" or reticular veins into these areas must also be treated using transillumination (special light in a darkened room).

I always tell my patients that the first two treatments (about 4 weeks apart) are equally important and not all veins respond 100% in one treatment.

Response varies from person to person also. I do recommend wearing the compression during the day for an extra 3-4 days. 6 days post-treatment is also very early.

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Answered by Vein Specialties of St. Louis

3-5 treatments are the average number of treatments it can take to clear an area of veins. The "feeder" or reticular veins into these areas must also be treated using transillumination (special light in a darkened room).

I always tell my patients that the first two treatments (about 4 weeks apart) are equally important and not all veins respond 100% in one treatment.

Response varies from person to person also. I do recommend wearing the compression during the day for an extra 3-4 days. 6 days post-treatment is also very early.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vanish Vein and Laser Center

Published on May 02, 2014

Sclerotherapy is a weeks-long process that may require multiple treatments of multiple veins to dissolve. I recommend waiting 6 weeks between treatments. It is way too early to see results for you. In general, some veins will dissolve within one week, while others will dissolve over 6 weeks and others will not dissolve at all.

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Answered by Vanish Vein and Laser Center

Sclerotherapy is a weeks-long process that may require multiple treatments of multiple veins to dissolve. I recommend waiting 6 weeks between treatments. It is way too early to see results for you. In general, some veins will dissolve within one week, while others will dissolve over 6 weeks and others will not dissolve at all.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Daniels Vein and Cosmetic Center

Published on May 02, 2014

As always, follow up with your treating doc. But I can reassure you that it's way too early to expect resolution of the veins. Wait 4-6 weeks. Many veins may need additional injection(s).

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Answered by Daniels Vein and Cosmetic Center

As always, follow up with your treating doc. But I can reassure you that it's way too early to expect resolution of the veins. Wait 4-6 weeks. Many veins may need additional injection(s).

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Veins etc. at Comprehensive Cardiovascular Consultants

Published on May 02, 2014

Yes.

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Answered by Veins etc. at Comprehensive Cardiovascular Consultants

Yes.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


General Vascular Surgery Group

Published on May 01, 2014

Yes, they can fade more, but may take 2-3 months to fully resolve. Talk to your MD about this.

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Answered by General Vascular Surgery Group

Yes, they can fade more, but may take 2-3 months to fully resolve. Talk to your MD about this.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vein Care of New Mexico

Published on May 01, 2014

It is common that many spider veins will not disappear after a single sclerotherapy treatment; therefore, you may need to have them retreated.

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Answered by Vein Care of New Mexico

It is common that many spider veins will not disappear after a single sclerotherapy treatment; therefore, you may need to have them retreated.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


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