Generally a bit slow to heal 6-8 weeks.
You'll have to see it may have some scarring or hypopigmentation but not usually severe.

Michael D. Ingegno MD

Published on Jul 11, 2012

Hard to tell how long it will take to heal. This depends on the status of
your other deeper veins. I usually treat superficial ulcers of the legs
(whether injection sclerotherapy related or spontaneous) with silver
sulfadene and fine this helps the wound heal with less scarring than
allowing it to scab over repeatedly. Consider having an ultrasound made to
check for leaking veins if the ulcer is slow to heal.

Published on Jul 11, 2012

The ulcer usually is superficial and should heal in a few weeks If
its still there, it should be evaluated by your surgeon or at another
vein clinic experienced in treating ulcers.

Published on Jul 11, 2012

There are options for ulcer treatment following sclerotherapy. What you are doing is one. Another would be to excise the ulcer under local anesthesia and close the area. This can be done if it is clean. Unfortunately, these ulcers take time to heal and can leave a scar.

Published on Jul 11, 2012