How long after Sclerotherapy can you get in the sun?
Phlebologists will differ on this point, but most would agree that direct sun exposure to the treated leg(s) is not recommended for at least 2 weeks. For sustained outdoor activities, sunscreen is recommended.
Published on Jul 11, 2012
The longer you stay out of the sun after sclerotherapy the better. At a minimum 2 weeks. It's also helpful to remain out of the sun just before treatment.
Published on Jul 11, 2012
The more you wait the better but the minimum is 6 weeks. You should wait for the acute inflammation to go away, usually in 4-6 weeks, depending on the solution used, the size of the vein treated and you skin complexion (Olive skin or dark skin color may be more predisposed to darker discoloration than fair skin). The main concern here is not to stimulate the melanin (skin pigment) producing skin cells and thus minimize the undesirable skin discoloration that may happen in the treated areas. A compromise may be to venture out with shorts and skirts with sunblock on at most, and certainly no sun tanning.
Published on Jul 11, 2012
You should wait for the acute inflammation to go away, usually in 2-3 weeks, depending on the solution used, the size of the vein treated and you skin complexion (Olive skin or dark skin color may be more predisposed to
darker discoloration than fair skin). The main concern here is not to stimulate the melanin (skin pigment) producing skin cells and thus minimize the undesirable skin discoloration that may happen in the treated areas.
Published on Jul 11, 2012
I tell patients 1 week
Published on Jul 11, 2012
I recommend to my patients to stay out of direct sunlight to the treated areas for 30 days following sclerotherapy (this also applies to tanning beds). The main concern is that sun exposure may increase the risk of hyperpigmentation following sclerotherapy (a dark discoloration in the treated area). For this reason, most of my patients wait until summer is over to get their sclerotherapy treatments.
Published on Jul 11, 2012
I would wait at least 2 weeks before sun bathing. However if you are going swimming, 2 to 5 days should be sufficient.
Published on Jul 11, 2012
I generally tell my patients to avoid full intense sun exposure for about a month.
Published on Jul 11, 2012
If you have no staining after treatment you can get in the sun within a few days.
Published on Jul 11, 2012