If there is no visible inflammation, did sclerotherapy work?

I had sclerotherapy in a vein on my calf 3 days ago. I thought the vein was supposed to look worse or that I should have some inflammation, but things have not changed much, except for a tiny dark spot. Does this mean the sclerotherapy did not work?

Answers from doctors (7)


Vein Center at University Medicine and Cardiology

Published on May 30, 2012

I would not make that assumption. Your provider can evaluate on follow up and I am sure they can review the success with you.

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Answered by Vein Center at University Medicine and Cardiology

I would not make that assumption. Your provider can evaluate on follow up and I am sure they can review the success with you.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


North Shore Vein Center

Published on Apr 04, 2012

No. Be patient. Visible results can take 6-8 weeks.

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Answered by North Shore Vein Center

No. Be patient. Visible results can take 6-8 weeks.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vein Specialties of St. Louis

Published on Mar 30, 2012

3 days is very early to assess the effectiveness of the treatment. Are you wearing compression hose? This would certainly help after injections to keep the vein collapsed with the solution in it for longer.

The dark spot could be a bruise at the puncture site.

If you are concerned see your treating physician.

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Answered by Vein Specialties of St. Louis

3 days is very early to assess the effectiveness of the treatment. Are you wearing compression hose? This would certainly help after injections to keep the vein collapsed with the solution in it for longer.

The dark spot could be a bruise at the puncture site.

If you are concerned see your treating physician.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


General Vascular Surgery Group

Published on Mar 30, 2012

If there are clotted veins or the veins are gone it worked. If they are unchanged it didn't.

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Answered by General Vascular Surgery Group

If there are clotted veins or the veins are gone it worked. If they are unchanged it didn't.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Heart and Vein Center

Published on Mar 29, 2012

You have to wait. Often times the inflammatory response is not visible until 2 weeks after the injection.

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Answered by Heart and Vein Center

You have to wait. Often times the inflammatory response is not visible until 2 weeks after the injection.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Bella MD Laser Vein and Aesthetic Center

Published on Mar 29, 2012

Give it some time and follow up with treating physician.

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Answered by Bella MD Laser Vein and Aesthetic Center

Give it some time and follow up with treating physician.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vanish Vein and Laser Center

Published on Mar 29, 2012

It does not mean that the sclerotherapy did not work. It may take up to 6 weeks to see any changes. A rule of thumb is that some veins will resolve immediately, some will resolve over 6 weeks and some will need multiple treatments.

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Answered by Vanish Vein and Laser Center

It does not mean that the sclerotherapy did not work. It may take up to 6 weeks to see any changes. A rule of thumb is that some veins will resolve immediately, some will resolve over 6 weeks and some will need multiple treatments.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


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