Sclerotherapy Risk Part 1

Sclerotherapy Risk - Part 1 After the veins are treated, the inflammatory response that occurs may result in a mild phlebitis. What this means is that when the vein becomes irritated. Mild redness and warmth overlying the vein may develop. It doesn't happen all the time, but it's not an unexpected response. It is not considered an adverse reaction to the procedure. When the vein walls start to stick together, occasionally blood becomes trapped in the closing vain. This blood will clot off. While the word “blood clot” alarms most people, this type of clot, although may be slightly painful or tender, will eventually be broken down and reabsorbed by the body. Remember that is trapped blood that clots so if the blood is trapped, so is the blood clot. After about two weeks the body has broken the clot down enough that if it is still painful or tender we can drain it using a needle and a little bit of topical anesthetic. If you have any further questions about any of the procedures, please feel free to contact us.

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