Pure Aesthetics - Sclerotherapy
Sclerotherapy - FAQ's
Q. What does it feel like?
The sclerosing agent is used in tiny amounts and causes a brief tingling sensation as the agent enters the vessels.
Q. What happens after sclerotherapy?
For a day or two after treatment the injection sites look rather like insect bites, but these subside quickly. Small bruises will be visible at the injection sites but will fade within a week or tow. For one or two weeks the veins will probably appear more prominent than before treatment but will then usually begin to fade and continue to do so for up to eight weeks or longer. For 4 to 6 weeks later, remaining veins can be re-injected to reduce them further.
Q. What are the possible complications of sclerotherapy?
Complications of sclerotherapy are rare but can occur.
Following treatment some patients develop brown discolouration of the skin, which is due to the deposition of an iron-containing pigment (haemosiderin) in the skin. This pigment may take time to fade away or, in very rare cases, can be permanent, although we have never experienced this. In some cases it is possible to reduce the staining with a different sort of laser treatment.
Other much rarer complications include a reaction to the agent, causing inflammation at the injection sites. If these are not treated correctly, small superficial ulcers can form. In out experience, this is extremely rare.
For these reasons, pregnant or breast feeding women will be asked to postpone treatment and patients taking certain medication (such as anticoagulants) will be advised against sclerotherapy. All clients are given treatment advice to minimise any risk of complications.
Q. What can I do after treatment?
If the treated area is a little sore or dry then the application of aloe vera gel may help.
After sclerotherapy it is safe to perform normal daily activities and gentle exercise is recommended, with the exception of swimming which should be avoided until the skin has healed.
Cardio vascular exercise would not be recommended, and should be avoided as the increase in blood pressure will put extra pressure on the treated area can render the treatment ineffective.
If you have any further queries, do not hesitate to contact Pure Aesthetics.
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