In some instances, it takes weeks to months for the varicosities to shrink to the point they are no longer felt. If you are not having symptoms, yet share these concerns, you can always visit your doctor to see if you are healing as expected. Sclerotherapy is a fickle treatment option that is generally considered highly effective in experienced hands. It takes longer for results vs.ambulatory phlebectomy, where the veins are gently removed. Call your doc and see if what you are experiencing is normal for your pattern, and certainly if you are having ongoing symptoms.

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That sounds right on track for your postoperative recovery. I would give it another month or two; you may need additional treatment.

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At some point, you should follow up with the treating physician. The contracted veins will feel ropy, and in lean patients, may be a problem as they are palpable under the skin.

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I think it's normal, but I suggest you go back to your treating physician and have him or her check the area and perform any tests, if necessary.

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As a vascular trained surgeon, I typically remove the varicose veins at the same time as the closure. This is done through tiny punctures (microphlebectomy) and cosmetically heals very well. We reserve sclerotherapy for smaller reticular or spider veins. Injected veins do take time to be reabsorbed by the body, which is why I prefer microphlebectomy.

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What you are experiencing is normal. Following a closure procedure, the treated veins will contract and get hard, and then soften over time. Following sclerotherapy, the larger veins will also get hard. Wet warm compresses to the areas will help, as will ibuprofen.

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