Being a quick and effective method for minor varicose veins and spider vein treatment, recovery time for a Sclerotherapy is short, and the course of recovery is simple.
The procedure involves injecting the affected veins. The solution contained in the injection forces the blood to get redirected to healthier veins, and the affected veins eventually collapse and get absorbed by the nearby healthy tissues. Sclerotherapy is a treatment of choice; it is highly effective in treating varicose and spider veins. Moreover, secondary health issues arising from varicose veins like swelling, pain, numbness, burning sensation, and itching also get resolved after sclerotherapy.
What should you know about the recovery period of sclerotherapy?
Suppose you feel that after sclerotherapy, you will be unable to perform your daily physical activities, or you will be unable to walk without discomfort. In that case, you do not have to worry. Immediately after sclerotherapy, you will be able to stand, walk and perform daily activities. Moreover, walking after sclerotherapy is highly advised to avoid the formation of blood clots. A blood clot can lead to serious medical complications.
In most cases, patients have reported that they could get back to their daily routine in no time. However, it is suggested not to perform strenuous exercises or exceed physical load after sclerotherapy.
After your treatment, you may wear compression stockings Or a compression bandage to avoid the formation of blood clots and get the best results from sclerotherapy.
What complications can I expect?
During the procedures, you may feel a bit of pain or discomfort along with a stinging sensation when the needle enters your vein. However, if you are afraid of the pain, you may ask the doctor to administer an analgesic or local anesthesia before starting the treatment.
Mild bruising, redness, swelling, and other minor issues are faced frequently by patients. However, these complications fade away on their own and in no time.
When can I expect the results?
Depending upon the number of veins to be treated and the size of the affected veins, the patient may require multiple sessions of sclerotherapy. In most severe cases, complete recovery takes anywhere between 4-8 weeks, but the issues arising due to the affected veins get relieved immediately after the onset of treatment. However, minor cases get resolved in a week or two.
Complete recovery lasts upon the time required by the body to absorb the treated veins.
