PLEASE READ THIS IN FULL. THE FOLLOWING EXPECTATIONS WILL APPLY TO YOUR CASE AND WILL ALLAY MUCH ANXIETY ON YOUR PART. REMEMBER THAT THE FOLLOWING HAS BEEN DEVELOPED AFTER THOUSANDS OF PATIENTS HAVE BEEN TREATED.

Spider Veins

1. Expect the veins to look WORSE after initial therapy. The Day following injections (and for the following 2-7 days or longer depending on how your body heals from bruises) the areas injected will appear mosquito-bitten and bruised. Purple dots will appear. Some of the spider veins may appear like black lines. This is black dried blood trapped in the vein and is NOT dangerous.

2. The areas treated may itch or have some mild tenderness. These symptoms are a sign of inflammation which is a common denominator of all the medications used for this purpose. Without inflammation, the veins will not occlude and disappear.

3. Most importantly, after the FIRST treatment, you may notice that many of the veins do not disappear. THIS IS OKAY, AND IN NO WAY INDICATES THAT YOU WILL NOT RESPOND. EVERYONE RESPONDS! The first treatment is purposely less aggressive. The reason for this is so that you will have no harmful reactions to this therapy. The safety record of our Physician is virtually unblemished. By starting slowly, you can be assured that side effects are kept to a strict minimum.

Varicose Veins

1. Larger veins can feel like a cord under the skin. This cord may feel tender and KNOTS may be felt under the skin. The vein(s) may cause a feeling of tightness along the course. THESE ARE EXPECTED SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS PROBLEMS. REMEMBER THE VEINS MUST HARDEN BEFORE THEY ARE ELIMINATED. THE HARDENING AND TIGHTNESS MAY BE PAINFULL.

Additional Suggestions

Any and all the following may help:

  • Support (compression) Stockings
  • Ice packs place in the area of pain 3-4 times per day for 10 minutes
  • Aspirin or Acetaminophen (Tylenol), Ibuprofen (Motrin)
  • Walking (there is no limit to exercise. Walking is especially encouraged after vein treatments)
  • Baths, showers or swimming can be done unless your leg is wrapped. Then we ask that you refrain from those activities until the wrap is removed. Putting a plastic bag or plastic wrap over the wrap will allow you to bathe or shower.