After the procedure, the dermatologist will place a compression tape around the treated area of the skin. In addition to the compression tape applied after the procedure, tight fitting support hose may be prescribed as a preventive measure against blood clots and to facilitate healing. Afer 48 hours, the tape and cotton balls can be [...]
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March 24th, 2010
Sclerotherapy: The Procedure
A common sclerotherapy session is does not take much of your time, lasting only about an average of half an hour or so. If it is to be performed in the legs, of course, you are expected to wear shorts in the procedure. After changing into shorts, your legs may be photographed for your medical [...]
March 14th, 2010
What are the Risks for Sclerotherapy?
Sclerotherapy, like any other medical procedure, can have some complications that may arise. But serious medical complications from the psrocedure are very rare when the procedure is performed by a qualified medical practitioner. If ever, they may occur. Risks include severe inflammation, the formation of blood clots in the veins, adverse allergic reactions to the [...]
March 11th, 2010
Your New Look, Spider Veins Nowhere at Last!
From the beginning, we have discussed this widely accepted form of treatment for eliminating unsightly spider veins. Called scleriotherapy, this method basically involves shrinking these engorged superficail veins until they can not be prominent or visible. One treatment thought is not enough, you may need around three sessions to get the job done. But of [...]
March 11th, 2010
Candidates for Sclerotherapy
Sclerotherapy is a dermatologic treatment for getting rid of ugly spider veins. It makes use of a mild scleroting agent (a substance which shrinks the veins) to make it inconspicuous. All women nomatter what therir age are can be good candidates for sclerotherapy, but most fall in the 30 to 60 category. In some women, [...]
