How long does it take to see results from sclerotherapy? How can I tell if the treatment is working?

Nearly 3 weeks ago I had sclerotherapy performed on the reticular veins in one of my legs. The second leg was treated 1 week ago. How long should it take to see results and how do I tell if is working?

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Palm Vein Center

Published on Oct 08, 2013

In some cases, results can take up to 6 months. Depending on the solution that was used and the dosage, it may vary. We use the name brand "Asclera" Polidocanol solution, which works very well and has minimal side effects.

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Answered by Palm Vein Center

In some cases, results can take up to 6 months. Depending on the solution that was used and the dosage, it may vary. We use the name brand "Asclera" Polidocanol solution, which works very well and has minimal side effects.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


The Sheen Vein Institute

Published on Sep 27, 2013

You typically see improvement within a week. That being said, when treating reticular veins, it typically takes multiple treatments to effectively eliminate them. Therefore, if you have only had one treatment, you probably will not see a significant change.

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Answered by The Sheen Vein Institute

You typically see improvement within a week. That being said, when treating reticular veins, it typically takes multiple treatments to effectively eliminate them. Therefore, if you have only had one treatment, you probably will not see a significant change.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Intermountain Vein Center

Published on Sep 16, 2013

After one week, the sclero should shut down the vein. There might be some staining after 1 week, but that should fade with time. Sometimes more than 1 session of injections are required, just like spider vein sclero.

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Answered by Intermountain Vein Center

After one week, the sclero should shut down the vein. There might be some staining after 1 week, but that should fade with time. Sometimes more than 1 session of injections are required, just like spider vein sclero.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Cosmetic Vein Centers of Texas

Published on Sep 03, 2013

It typically takes 5 weeks to see results from sclerotherapy.

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Answered by Cosmetic Vein Centers of Texas

It typically takes 5 weeks to see results from sclerotherapy.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vein Specialties of St. Louis

Published on Sep 02, 2013

At least 6 weeks between treatments

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Answered by Vein Specialties of St. Louis

At least 6 weeks between treatments

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Arizona Vein Specialists

Published on Sep 02, 2013

Results take many weeks and will not be optimal until all malfunctioning reticular and spider veins are 100 percent closed.

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Answered by Arizona Vein Specialists

Results take many weeks and will not be optimal until all malfunctioning reticular and spider veins are 100 percent closed.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vein Clinic of North Carolina

Published on Sep 01, 2013

It can vary depending on the size of the veins and concentration of medication. It is also user dependent too.
It can take a few months to see the complete results.

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Answered by Vein Clinic of North Carolina

It can vary depending on the size of the veins and concentration of medication. It is also user dependent too.
It can take a few months to see the complete results.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


More About Doctor Laser Vein Center

Published on Sep 01, 2013

It can take 4 -6 weeks for the vein to go away after a treatment. You can see some changes earlier, such as darkening and hardening of the vein limiting the blood flow in it. I would check with your doctor and share any
concerns you might have with him or her.

Answered by Laser Vein Center (View Profile)

It can take 4 -6 weeks for the vein to go away after a treatment. You can see some changes earlier, such as darkening and hardening of the vein limiting the blood flow in it. I would check with your doctor and share any
concerns you might have with him or her.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


General Vascular Surgery Group

Published on Aug 30, 2013

Veins usually resolve over a couple of months if effectively treated. Bigger veins take longer than smaller veins.

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Answered by General Vascular Surgery Group

Veins usually resolve over a couple of months if effectively treated. Bigger veins take longer than smaller veins.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Smith Vein Institute, LLC

Published on Aug 30, 2013

The legs will generally look worse before they start to look better. You will typically see the final results at around one month, but that can vary between patients.

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Answered by Smith Vein Institute, LLC

The legs will generally look worse before they start to look better. You will typically see the final results at around one month, but that can vary between patients.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vanish Vein and Laser Center

Published on Aug 30, 2013

Sclerotherapy is a process and may take up to six weeks to see results. Often times veins look worse before they tend to look better. I recommend six weeks between treatments, and I tell patients that it may take several treatments to see improvement and even then we may not necessarily eradicate all of them. You can tell if the sclerotherapy is working by seeing a lesser amount of veins.

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Answered by Vanish Vein and Laser Center

Sclerotherapy is a process and may take up to six weeks to see results. Often times veins look worse before they tend to look better. I recommend six weeks between treatments, and I tell patients that it may take several treatments to see improvement and even then we may not necessarily eradicate all of them. You can tell if the sclerotherapy is working by seeing a lesser amount of veins.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


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