The spots you are referring to are tiny amounts of blood trapped under the skin. They will slowly go away. It might take a few months, but they will fade then vanish.

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Typically, the bruising at the injection sites after sclerotherapy resolve after a few weeks. It's advisable to keep out of the sun while the bruising is present to keep them from darkening. If your skin is prone to hold pigment, they may not fade completely. The darker your skin naturally is the more likely it is to retain pigment associated with trauma & thrombosis. Only time will tell.

Published on Jul 11, 2012

Without looking at your legs it is hard to know exactly what is going on. It is possible you have staining from the sclerotherapy. If so, this should fade, but it may take months. It is also possible you have venous matting or even trapped blood. Treatments are available to improve the appearance. I recommend you return to your treating physician for an evaluation and opinion.

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Yes, they can commonly occur, although not necessarily in every patients. They can be hemosiderin deposits after the veins have been absorbed. These are pigments under the skin, and removal of them can be accelerated through lymphedema boot compression therapy, compression stockings, leg massages, or sometimes even using hydoquinone ointments.

Published on Jul 11, 2012

Marks or pigmentation are fairly common and can last for many months. They usually resolve over time but may take many months or even a year or two in occasional cases.

Published on Jul 11, 2012

This sounds like staining post-sclerotherapy and, in most cases (>90%), they will resolve over 12 to 18 months. Staining can be improved by draining (evacuating) any trapped blood in the injected areas. You should return to your treating physician for an evaluation. Avoid sunburn over these areas. There are also some creams that may help.

Published on Jul 11, 2012