How long does it take to show an improvement after the Sclerotherapy is performed?

How long does it take to show an improvement after the Sclerotherapy is performed?

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Vanish Vein and Laser Center

Published on Aug 21, 2010

Sclerotherapy is a process. Some veins may disappear immediately but most will actually look worse before they look better. It is impractical to think that all veins will resolve with one treatment. Usually 3 to 5 sessions may be necessary with 4 to 6 weeks between treatments.

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Answered by Vanish Vein and Laser Center

Sclerotherapy is a process. Some veins may disappear immediately but most will actually look worse before they look better. It is impractical to think that all veins will resolve with one treatment. Usually 3 to 5 sessions may be necessary with 4 to 6 weeks between treatments.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


More About Doctor Laser Vein Center

Published on Apr 02, 2010

It is variable. Most patients will see the veins looking much worse for the first 2 weeks. After that they see some improvement. Some patients can enjoy great results as soon as 4 weeks after injections, others might take up to 3-4 months. Things usually look worse for a month or so then fading starts and it can take several months before significant improvement is noted. It also usually takes more than one treatment.

Answered by Laser Vein Center (View Profile)

It is variable. Most patients will see the veins looking much worse for the first 2 weeks. After that they see some improvement. Some patients can enjoy great results as soon as 4 weeks after injections, others might take up to 3-4 months. Things usually look worse for a month or so then fading starts and it can take several months before significant improvement is noted. It also usually takes more than one treatment.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Miller Vein

Published on Mar 25, 2010

You will usually look worse for about a week and then the treated veins will start to fade. The average patient requires 3 - 6 treatments; each treatment must be separated by at least 4 weeks.

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Answered by Miller Vein

You will usually look worse for about a week and then the treated veins will start to fade. The average patient requires 3 - 6 treatments; each treatment must be separated by at least 4 weeks.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


VeinSolutions - Edina

Published on Mar 24, 2010

Most patients need 2-4 treatments on average. We recommend waiting at least 6 weeks between treatments to allow sufficient healing time.

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Answered by VeinSolutions - Edina

Most patients need 2-4 treatments on average. We recommend waiting at least 6 weeks between treatments to allow sufficient healing time.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


General Vascular Surgery Group

Published on Mar 22, 2010

4-8 weeks

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Answered by General Vascular Surgery Group

4-8 weeks

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Heart and Vein Center

Published on Mar 22, 2010

It is variable. Most patients will see the veins looking much worse for the first 2 weeks. After that they see some improvement. Some patients can enjoy great results as soon as 4 weeks after injections, others might take up to 3-4 months.

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Answered by Heart and Vein Center

It is variable. Most patients will see the veins looking much worse for the first 2 weeks. After that they see some improvement. Some patients can enjoy great results as soon as 4 weeks after injections, others might take up to 3-4 months.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Angelo N. Makris MD

Published on Mar 22, 2010

Approximately 4 to 6 weeks.

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Answered by Angelo N. Makris MD

Approximately 4 to 6 weeks.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


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