Is it normal to have more veins appear around the area where I had sclerotherapy done?

I had sclerotherapy done five months ago. Now there are two dark dots from shots and more veins appeared around area with some discomfort. Is

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Vein Center of Orange County

Published on Sep 17, 2012

Dark spots in the vicinity of vein treatment usually represent successfully closed veins that will disappear in a few months. A flurry of new veins is called "telangiectatic matting" and requires re-evaluation to determine the
correct course of action.

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Answered by Vein Center of Orange County

Dark spots in the vicinity of vein treatment usually represent successfully closed veins that will disappear in a few months. A flurry of new veins is called "telangiectatic matting" and requires re-evaluation to determine the
correct course of action.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Americas Vein Centers - Southborough

Published on Sep 11, 2012

This could have a number of causes and would require further evaluation.

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Answered by Americas Vein Centers - Southborough

This could have a number of causes and would require further evaluation.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Cosmetic Vein Centers of Texas

Published on Sep 10, 2012

This happens occasionally.

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Answered by Cosmetic Vein Centers of Texas

This happens occasionally.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vein Clinic of North Carolina

Published on Sep 10, 2012

This can be normal. It is called "matting." It can occur when larger veins are treated. Matting usually goes away on its own. However, if it doesn't, this can be treated as well. You can request a follow-up evaluation.

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Answered by Vein Clinic of North Carolina

This can be normal. It is called "matting." It can occur when larger veins are treated. Matting usually goes away on its own. However, if it doesn't, this can be treated as well. You can request a follow-up evaluation.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Advanced Vein Center

Published on Sep 08, 2012

This can happen. The dark spots are probably pigmentation and will fade with time. Injecting the new veins should make them go away.

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Answered by Advanced Vein Center

This can happen. The dark spots are probably pigmentation and will fade with time. Injecting the new veins should make them go away.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vein Specialties of St. Louis

Published on Sep 07, 2012

The darks may be hyperpigmentation from the solution if some leaked around the vein. The new veins could be your body's response to the injection. I would ask if the practitioner used a light to treat underlying "feeder" reticular veins if present. If left untreated, these will continue to flow into the area, causing veins to reopen or surrounding veins to dilate.

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Answered by Vein Specialties of St. Louis

The darks may be hyperpigmentation from the solution if some leaked around the vein. The new veins could be your body's response to the injection. I would ask if the practitioner used a light to treat underlying "feeder" reticular veins if present. If left untreated, these will continue to flow into the area, causing veins to reopen or surrounding veins to dilate.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Intermountain Vein Center

Published on Sep 07, 2012

This is probably from the staining of the sclerosant. It may stain veins that you would not normally be able to see, but the staining is only temporary. The sclerosant breaks down the veins and causes the blood to clot, which is probably the reason for your discomfort. Most offices will do normal follow up appointments after treatment, especially if that area is of any concern to you.

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Answered by Intermountain Vein Center

This is probably from the staining of the sclerosant. It may stain veins that you would not normally be able to see, but the staining is only temporary. The sclerosant breaks down the veins and causes the blood to clot, which is probably the reason for your discomfort. Most offices will do normal follow up appointments after treatment, especially if that area is of any concern to you.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Michael F. Gioscia, MD, FACS, ABVLM

Published on Sep 06, 2012

This is a phenomenon known as "matting." The area of discoloration appears to be darker and more concentrated than the veins originally treated. Matting is very difficult to treat, even if laser is used. It appears to
occur more frequently in certain ares of the leg, such as the medial and anterior thigh.

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

This is a phenomenon known as "matting." The area of discoloration appears to be darker and more concentrated than the veins originally treated. Matting is very difficult to treat, even if laser is used. It appears to
occur more frequently in certain ares of the leg, such as the medial and anterior thigh.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Arizona Vein Specialists

Published on Sep 06, 2012

This probably indicates insufficient sclerotherapy. Return for evaluation.

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Answered by Arizona Vein Specialists

This probably indicates insufficient sclerotherapy. Return for evaluation.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vanish Vein and Laser Center

Published on Sep 06, 2012

This can happen and is called neovascularization and is due to new veins forming around an are of closed veins. Often times this will spontaneously resolve within one year. I tend to treat these areas with additional sclerotherapy and frequently with a glycerine solution. If there are significant new vein formations, then a venous ultrasound may be indicated to look for valvular reflux.

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Answered by Vanish Vein and Laser Center

This can happen and is called neovascularization and is due to new veins forming around an are of closed veins. Often times this will spontaneously resolve within one year. I tend to treat these areas with additional sclerotherapy and frequently with a glycerine solution. If there are significant new vein formations, then a venous ultrasound may be indicated to look for valvular reflux.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


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