Can sitting in a hot tub 2 months after foam sclerotherapy affect the results of my procedure?

Treated 2/28/14 minor saphenous vein. Aspirated twice. Tenderness and lumps ever since the initial procedure. Can't go without compression - hurts/aches/swells. Can sitting in a hot tub 2 months after procedure worsen symptoms or cause to reverse?

Answers from doctors (8)


Finesse Surgical Solutions

Published on May 05, 2014

The effects of sclerotherapy are complete several weeks after treatment. Sitting in a hot tub at this point (2 months) will not affect the results. In fact, a hot tub help the aches.

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Answered by Finesse Surgical Solutions

The effects of sclerotherapy are complete several weeks after treatment. Sitting in a hot tub at this point (2 months) will not affect the results. In fact, a hot tub help the aches.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Intermountain Vein Center

Published on Apr 24, 2014

No. By two months, everything that is shut down will stay shut down. No problems with hot tubs.

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Answered by Intermountain Vein Center

No. By two months, everything that is shut down will stay shut down. No problems with hot tubs.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vein Center of Orange County

Published on Apr 24, 2014

If the treated vein is successfully closed two months following treatment, it is unlikely that a hot tub will compromise your results or worsen the symptoms of healing. If the vein is partially open, then the heat could
cause the vein to dilate and recanalize (re-open) sooner. Tenderness and lumps at the site of treated varicose veins usually indicate the procedure was a success and should slowly resolve over several months time.

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Answered by Vein Center of Orange County

If the treated vein is successfully closed two months following treatment, it is unlikely that a hot tub will compromise your results or worsen the symptoms of healing. If the vein is partially open, then the heat could
cause the vein to dilate and recanalize (re-open) sooner. Tenderness and lumps at the site of treated varicose veins usually indicate the procedure was a success and should slowly resolve over several months time.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


The Sheen Vein Institute

Published on Apr 23, 2014

I normally do not recommend sitting in a hot tub early on in the treatment process. That said, you are at least 2 months out, and as a result it should really not be a big issue. However, if you still have discomfort in your treated leg to the point where it still aches and hurts without compression, it usually means that your treated vessels are not closed. You really should not have much discomfort 2+months out. You need to have your legs re-evaluated.

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Answered by The Sheen Vein Institute

I normally do not recommend sitting in a hot tub early on in the treatment process. That said, you are at least 2 months out, and as a result it should really not be a big issue. However, if you still have discomfort in your treated leg to the point where it still aches and hurts without compression, it usually means that your treated vessels are not closed. You really should not have much discomfort 2+months out. You need to have your legs re-evaluated.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Daniels Vein and Cosmetic Center

Published on Apr 23, 2014

A hot bath should have no adverse effect. Regarding your current symptoms, have you had a follow-up with your doc yet?

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Answered by Daniels Vein and Cosmetic Center

A hot bath should have no adverse effect. Regarding your current symptoms, have you had a follow-up with your doc yet?

Published on Jul 11, 2012


It would not worsen your symptoms or reverse the treatment after 2 months. Usually, we ablate the small saphenous vein rather than foam sclerotherapy, which would have had a higher closure rate and less lumps and bumps. You can try NSAIDS Ibuprofen/Aleve to help the pain, or even try a Medrol dose pack from your doctor if you are still having pain in the area.

Answered by HeartCare Associates Vein Center (View Profile)

It would not worsen your symptoms or reverse the treatment after 2 months. Usually, we ablate the small saphenous vein rather than foam sclerotherapy, which would have had a higher closure rate and less lumps and bumps. You can try NSAIDS Ibuprofen/Aleve to help the pain, or even try a Medrol dose pack from your doctor if you are still having pain in the area.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vanish Vein and Laser Center

Published on Apr 22, 2014

Sitting in a hot tub 2 months after a closure procedure should not worsen any symptoms and, in fact, may improve symptoms, especially the tender lumps. If the lumps still hurt you, wet heat to these areas and ibuprofen may also help.

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Answered by Vanish Vein and Laser Center

Sitting in a hot tub 2 months after a closure procedure should not worsen any symptoms and, in fact, may improve symptoms, especially the tender lumps. If the lumps still hurt you, wet heat to these areas and ibuprofen may also help.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


More About Doctor Laser Vein Center

Published on Apr 22, 2014

No, that will not affect the results of your procedure at all. It might even feel good at this juncture.

Answered by Laser Vein Center (View Profile)

No, that will not affect the results of your procedure at all. It might even feel good at this juncture.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


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