After receiving Asclera injections, a segment of my vein is hard and the area around it is red but painless. Should I be concerned?

I received Asclera injections for my legs veins. Now, I have a visible, small (1/3 inch) segment of the vein that is hardened and the area around it is red but painless. Should I be worried about this?

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Mercy Imaging Centers

Published on Jul 07, 2016

It's hard to be certain without seeing it, but probably not.

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Answered by Mercy Imaging Centers

It's hard to be certain without seeing it, but probably not.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


More About Doctor St. Louis Vein Center

Published on Jul 07, 2016

No, that is a normal part of the treatment process. If the hard areas are especially tender, you can see your doctor and have the hardened blood evacuated.

Answered by St. Louis Vein Center (View Profile)

No, that is a normal part of the treatment process. If the hard areas are especially tender, you can see your doctor and have the hardened blood evacuated.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


VeinsPlus - Grand Ledge

Published on Jul 06, 2016

Sclerotherapy injections to veins will naturally cause the treated veins to become hard and ropey. These segments will slowly dissolve in time. There are times when certain segments of a treated vein accumulate more dried blood (coagulum), and these segments may feel harder than other segments. Having redness around the treated veins is not uncommon for the first few days after the procedure, but this should be brought to the attention of your doctor as he/she may want to rule out infection in the area. Warm regards.

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Answered by VeinsPlus - Grand Ledge

Sclerotherapy injections to veins will naturally cause the treated veins to become hard and ropey. These segments will slowly dissolve in time. There are times when certain segments of a treated vein accumulate more dried blood (coagulum), and these segments may feel harder than other segments. Having redness around the treated veins is not uncommon for the first few days after the procedure, but this should be brought to the attention of your doctor as he/she may want to rule out infection in the area. Warm regards.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Hratch Karamanoukian, MD, FACS, RVT, RPVI, RPhS

Published on Jul 06, 2016

Use topical heat, as it reflects local thrombophlebitis. I recommend that you get a scan as well.

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Answered by Hratch Karamanoukian, MD, FACS, RVT, RPVI, RPhS

Use topical heat, as it reflects local thrombophlebitis. I recommend that you get a scan as well.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vanish Vein and Laser Center

Published on Jul 06, 2016

Sclerotherapy will either dissolve the smaller veins or clot the larger veins, which will then become hard. This is the normal response to sclerotherapy. Wet warm compresses and ibuprofen will help. Sometimes persistent hard areas can be "popped" with a needle. Follow up with your treating physician.

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Answered by Vanish Vein and Laser Center

Sclerotherapy will either dissolve the smaller veins or clot the larger veins, which will then become hard. This is the normal response to sclerotherapy. Wet warm compresses and ibuprofen will help. Sometimes persistent hard areas can be "popped" with a needle. Follow up with your treating physician.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


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