Does the amount of time in between sclerotherapy treatments make a difference?

I've done a few treatments at one month apart each and would like to continue, but I have to go out of town for a while and must postpone my treatments until I get back (pushing the next treatment to 2 mos). Will this negatively affect results or does it matter?

Answers from doctors (16)


Vein Treatment and Aesthetic Center

Published on Dec 20, 2012

You want to wait 3-4 weeks between sclerotherapy treatments in order to maximize the results. Waiting more than four weeks is not detrimental, it just delays the time it takes to get rid of the problematic veins. However, if you wait too long the shrinking that occurs after a treatment may stop and allow the veins to enlarge again. That is why we encourage you to have your treatments regularly and about 3-4 weeks apart.

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Answered by Vein Treatment and Aesthetic Center

You want to wait 3-4 weeks between sclerotherapy treatments in order to maximize the results. Waiting more than four weeks is not detrimental, it just delays the time it takes to get rid of the problematic veins. However, if you wait too long the shrinking that occurs after a treatment may stop and allow the veins to enlarge again. That is why we encourage you to have your treatments regularly and about 3-4 weeks apart.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Intermountain Vein Center

Published on Nov 01, 2012

It shouldn't affect your treatments. It would be a good idea though, to wear a light compression sock during that trip, especially if you are going to be on your feet for extended periods of time.

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Answered by Intermountain Vein Center

It shouldn't affect your treatments. It would be a good idea though, to wear a light compression sock during that trip, especially if you are going to be on your feet for extended periods of time.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Advanced Vein Center

Published on Oct 28, 2012

There is a general consensus that waiting at least a month allows for the maximum effect to be seen. if you treat at 1 week intervals, for example, you are just injecting the veins you already injected. On the other hand you don't lose anything by waiting longer.

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Answered by Advanced Vein Center

There is a general consensus that waiting at least a month allows for the maximum effect to be seen. if you treat at 1 week intervals, for example, you are just injecting the veins you already injected. On the other hand you don't lose anything by waiting longer.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Michael F. Gioscia, MD, FACS, ABVLM

Published on Oct 27, 2012

The effectiveness of sclerotherapy can be influenced by the frequency of treatments. Although it would not matter if two treatments on *separate legs* were performed two days, two weeks, or two months apart, veins in proximity may require time to heal or resolve; the concentration (density pattern) and size of veins being treated can also influence how *timing* between treatments maximizes results. Generally speaking, more
time will not adversely effect outcome, but prolong treatment.

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Answered by Michael F. Gioscia, MD, FACS, ABVLM

The effectiveness of sclerotherapy can be influenced by the frequency of treatments. Although it would not matter if two treatments on *separate legs* were performed two days, two weeks, or two months apart, veins in proximity may require time to heal or resolve; the concentration (density pattern) and size of veins being treated can also influence how *timing* between treatments maximizes results. Generally speaking, more
time will not adversely effect outcome, but prolong treatment.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Americas Vein Centers - Southborough

Published on Oct 26, 2012

It shouldn't affect your prior treatment but all our patients are recommended to do stage follow up.

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Answered by Americas Vein Centers - Southborough

It shouldn't affect your prior treatment but all our patients are recommended to do stage follow up.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


General Vascular Surgery Group

Published on Oct 24, 2012

No

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Answered by General Vascular Surgery Group

No

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Arizona Vein Specialists

Published on Oct 23, 2012

This amount of delay is insignificant.

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Answered by Arizona Vein Specialists

This amount of delay is insignificant.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vein Clinic of North Carolina

Published on Oct 23, 2012

It does not have a negative affect on results of treatment. Just keep in mind that with sclerotherapy it takes time to completely heal. Waiting longer between treatments gives the treated veins more time to
heal. So no worries with waiting.

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Answered by Vein Clinic of North Carolina

It does not have a negative affect on results of treatment. Just keep in mind that with sclerotherapy it takes time to completely heal. Waiting longer between treatments gives the treated veins more time to
heal. So no worries with waiting.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Smith Vein Institute, LLC

Published on Oct 23, 2012

It will not negatively affect your results. In fact, it may even be helpful.

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Answered by Smith Vein Institute, LLC

It will not negatively affect your results. In fact, it may even be helpful.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vein Center of Orange County

Published on Oct 23, 2012

Three to four weeks is a good treatment interval to allow healing and bruising to resolve. Extending the next treatment to eight weeks should not cause any problem, but your doctor is the best resource to ask.

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Answered by Vein Center of Orange County

Three to four weeks is a good treatment interval to allow healing and bruising to resolve. Extending the next treatment to eight weeks should not cause any problem, but your doctor is the best resource to ask.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Tulane Heart & Vascular Institute

Published on Oct 23, 2012

It doesn't matter. The longer period is preferable to allow veins to close and undergo changes

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Answered by Tulane Heart & Vascular Institute

It doesn't matter. The longer period is preferable to allow veins to close and undergo changes

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vein Specialties of St. Louis

Published on Oct 23, 2012

Good question. We recommend 4 weeks between the first and seond treatment. We then may go to 6-8 weeks before the third treatment. However, if the patient has extensive spider veins we continue with 4 week intervals. No harm would be done by taking a longer break - you would be completely healed when you came back and your sclerotherapist would see what remains to be treated.

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Answered by Vein Specialties of St. Louis

Good question. We recommend 4 weeks between the first and seond treatment. We then may go to 6-8 weeks before the third treatment. However, if the patient has extensive spider veins we continue with 4 week intervals. No harm would be done by taking a longer break - you would be completely healed when you came back and your sclerotherapist would see what remains to be treated.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vein Specialists

Published on Oct 23, 2012

Waiting an additional month or 2 will not adversely affect your results. I generally perform sessions 2 -3 weeks apart and as long as 2-3 months apart. The longer you wait, the more the treated veins will fade and more clearly delineate which veins still need treatment.

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Answered by Vein Specialists

Waiting an additional month or 2 will not adversely affect your results. I generally perform sessions 2 -3 weeks apart and as long as 2-3 months apart. The longer you wait, the more the treated veins will fade and more clearly delineate which veins still need treatment.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Bella MD Laser Vein and Aesthetic Center

Published on Oct 23, 2012

No problem with waiting longer.

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Answered by Bella MD Laser Vein and Aesthetic Center

No problem with waiting longer.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Heart and Vein Center

Published on Oct 23, 2012

It should not make any difference.

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Answered by Heart and Vein Center

It should not make any difference.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vanish Vein and Laser Center

Published on Oct 23, 2012

There is no absolute rule for a time between sclerotherapy treatments. Most people recommend at least 6 weeks between treatments because this is the average amount of time that it takes to see the full effects of a sclerotherapy treatment. I have seen treatments scheduled from several weeks to as long as 3 months apart. I schedule my treatments at 6 week intervals.

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Answered by Vanish Vein and Laser Center

There is no absolute rule for a time between sclerotherapy treatments. Most people recommend at least 6 weeks between treatments because this is the average amount of time that it takes to see the full effects of a sclerotherapy treatment. I have seen treatments scheduled from several weeks to as long as 3 months apart. I schedule my treatments at 6 week intervals.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


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