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Pre/post instructions Sclerotherapy
After your sclerotherapy... Instructions


Post Spider Vein Treatment:
After your sclerotherapy (injection) treatment, we suggest that you.

Leave the cotton balls on for 1 hour then wash with antibacterial soap

Walk for 30 minutes outside or on a treadmill after treatment

Avoid hot baths, hot showers, alcohol, Aspirin, and Ibuprofen for 48 hours (unless you are taking Aspirin for a heart condition)

You may apply moisturizing lotion after 24 hours

Avoid tanning beds for a least 2 weeks (you may get an irregular tan, but it is not harmful)

Apply sunscreen liberally when exposed to natural sunlight for 2 weeks

Wait 3 - 4 weeks for repeat sclerotherapy


Post Varicose Vein Treatment:
After your sclerotherapy (injection) treatment, we suggest that you

Leave stockings on overnight, then remove cotton swabs / tape and shower if desired

Walk for 30 minutes outside or on a treadmill after treatment

Apply compression therapy (stockings) after washing legs

Wear stockings all day / evening for 14 days. Remove at night

Avoid hot baths, hot shower, alcohol, Aspirin, and Ibuprofen for 48 hours (unless you are taking Aspirin for a heart condition)

You may apply moisturizing lotion after 24 hours

Avoid high impact activities e.g. running, aerobics, heavy weight lifting for 48 hours

Avoid tanning beds for at least 2 weeks (you may get an irregular tan, but it is not harmful)

Apply sunscreen liberally when exposed to natural sunlight for 2 weeks

Wait 3 - 4 weeks for repeat sclerotherapy


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