After Sclerotherapy: What to Expect in the Days That Follow
After sclerotherapy, many people return to daily activities soon. Your provider may ask you to wear compression stockings for several days or longer. Your exact plan depends on your treatment, so follow the instructions from your care team.
Sclerotherapy uses small injections to close certain spider or varicose veins. The treated veins close, and the body slowly absorbs them. Over time, they may fade. This change does not happen all at once.
What can you expect?
You may have questions about walking, exercise, or how the treated areas look. Your provider can give advice for your own treatment.
Your legs may need time to heal. Some treated veins may still be easy to see at first. It can take time to notice the full change. Your provider can tell you what to expect based on your treatment.
Compression stockings may be part of your care plan. Pinnacle says patients are often told to wear them for several days or more. Many patients can return to normal activity, including exercise, within a few days. Your timing may be different, so ask your provider before changing your routine.
Follow your care plan
Keep any follow-up visits your care team recommends. These visits let the team check how your legs are healing and answer questions. If you are unsure whether a change is expected, call your provider.
Call your care team if you have a new concern, your symptoms get worse, or you are not sure what to do next. If you have severe or sudden symptoms, seek urgent medical care.
If you are thinking about sclerotherapy or have questions about recovery, the team at Pinnacle Vein and Vascular Center can explain what to expect and discuss your options.
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