How long after foam sclerotherapy should you wait between sessions?

I had foam sclerotherapy in February and developed phlebitis in my ankle and calf. The veins now look flacid and are refluxing with a dull ache. Can I have the foam re-done to eliminate these veins? the foam killed off my long great saphenous vein.

Answers from doctors (5)


Advanced Vein Care Center

Published on Mar 01, 2017

At our office we usually suggest 4-6 weeks. The reasoning behind this is to allow treated veins to resolve, so you are not retreating veins that are already treated.

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Answered by Advanced Vein Care Center

At our office we usually suggest 4-6 weeks. The reasoning behind this is to allow treated veins to resolve, so you are not retreating veins that are already treated.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Advanced Vein Center

Published on Feb 28, 2017

I usually suggest waiting at least one month between sessions.

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Answered by Advanced Vein Center

I usually suggest waiting at least one month between sessions.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vein Specialties of St. Louis

Published on Feb 28, 2017

Phlebitis and trapped blood are quite common in treating ankle veins. I prefer to cosmetically remove these using microphlebectomy (veins removed in sections through tiny punctures, done in the office under local anesthetic). You can repeat the sclerotherapy if you wish to do that, or seek a surgeon experienced in the removal of these kinds of veins.

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Answered by Vein Specialties of St. Louis

Phlebitis and trapped blood are quite common in treating ankle veins. I prefer to cosmetically remove these using microphlebectomy (veins removed in sections through tiny punctures, done in the office under local anesthetic). You can repeat the sclerotherapy if you wish to do that, or seek a surgeon experienced in the removal of these kinds of veins.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Nu Vela Vein Center

Published on Jan 10, 2012

A detailed duplex ultrasound exam is needed to define the venous anatomy and
flow patterns in the area, identify possible incompetent perforators and
come up with a treatment plan

Raffi Dishakjian, M.D.

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Answered by Nu Vela Vein Center

A detailed duplex ultrasound exam is needed to define the venous anatomy and
flow patterns in the area, identify possible incompetent perforators and
come up with a treatment plan

Raffi Dishakjian, M.D.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vanish Vein and Laser Center

Published on May 30, 2011

You can have the foam reinjected into these veins but, before you do that, you should have a venous reflux exam to look for the source of the reflux.

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Answered by Vanish Vein and Laser Center

You can have the foam reinjected into these veins but, before you do that, you should have a venous reflux exam to look for the source of the reflux.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


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