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Why does it require so many sessions to eliminate the appearance of my spider veins, and is it worth continuing?
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I’ve had 7 sessions of sclerotherapy to eliminate the appearance of spider veins that I’ve had for about 25 years (since I was a teenager, and I’ve never been pregnant). Each session targeted different ar...
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Can sclerotherapy cause breast cancer if injected in and around the milk ducts?
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I had foam sclerotherapy over 2 weeks ago. The vein is now hard, bulging and a little tender. What can I do to help this go away?
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I'm wearing compression again. Are heat compresses okay at this point? Massage?
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Is it normal to have a blister (sore) at an injection site for sclerotherapy?
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I have a blister (sore) on my ankle after sclerotherapy treatment that won't heal—it's been almost 2 months. I've seen a dermatologist because I initially didn't associate it with the treatment. She said if ...
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I had the deep vein closed in both legs and sclerotheropy on both legs. Six months later my legs still look bad.
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My right leg looks a little better but my left leg is still horrible. The only thing gone is the ropy vein. Is this normal?
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I have AVNRT - Tachycardia. Would it be safe to do sclerotherapy?
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I have swollen eyelids/baggy eyes from sclerotherapy. Will this go away?
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I had sclerotherapy done four days ago for the last two days I've had a puffy/swollen area under my left eye. I also happen to have a stye in that eye (that developed after the sclerotherapy) but do not believe...
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I am in a lot of pain after multiple sclerotherapy sessions. How long will this last?
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I am 71 years old. I had three sessions of sclerotherapy, and one final session to remove six blood spots. This has taken five months and I am still in a lot of pain.
I have done cold compresses, worn support ...
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I received sclerotherapy focused on feeder veins. I am wearing 30-40mm thigh-high.
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Would it be ok to do Barre workout, like Physique57 immediately? If not immediately, when could I start the barre workouts?
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I have had sclerotherapy many years ago, and there is a small area that needs it again on the inside of my left knee.
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These spider veins are starting to bother me and I just want them gone. I am a senior citizen and on a small fixed income but could make payments. Are there finance options?
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I did sclerotherapy a week ago and there is now a big blue vein on my knee.
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Is this normal? How can I remove it? It looks horrible.
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I still have a burning sensation where I had Sclerotherapy done to my ankle 2 weeks ago. It's so painful by the end of the night it keeps me up.
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The veins are hard, but not discolored. I have to wear a different pair of sneakers when running because the vein by my ankle swells. Is this common? Will it go away with time? Thank you
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I had trapped blood removed after sclerotherapy 4 days ago, and now I have bad pain (getting worse) in one section where they did it. Is that normal?
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The trapped blood was taken out in two areas, and the painful section is left of my knee and slightly lower. It even woke me up in the night it feels so sensitive/angry. It's very tender to the touch in one spe...
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My nurse says she does not need to use Veinlite during my sclerotherapy session. Should I seek treatment elsewhere?
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My nurse says she does not need to use Veinlite during my sclerotherapy session. I am afraid that she will be unable to treat the bigger, feeder veins. Should I seek treatment elsewhere?
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Is it normal to develop clotted, lumpy veins after sclerotherapy on the hands? Can the clots be removed or dispersed? How long before they disappear?
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I recently had hand sclerotherapy. 4 weeks post-treatment, the treated veins are clotted and lumpy. My doctor drained some veins but said the solid clots will be reabsorbed. A worry is these veins are causing n...
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Can you do sclerothetapy after having a pulmonary embolism
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It has been 2 years since my pulmonary embolism. Can I have sclerotherapy?
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