pisdapisda79 Posted October 24, 2010 Posted October 24, 2010 Hi, just wondering if anyone has had this treatment done for spider veins & their experience with it. Wondering if it hurts & they come back?
denaroo Posted October 24, 2010 Posted October 24, 2010 My friend had it done and her results were unbelievable... and her veins were quite horrendous - the would pop under her skin and look like huge swollen bruises all over her legs... she had one leg stripped with surgery and was very unhappy with the results so she tried sclerotherpay after that.... much better. Her legs ached a little but nothing major and she wore her socks for quite some time after the treatments but does not any longer. She is on her feet all day - dental assistant. Her legs look great - but she does have some new little spots here and there that come up but like I said she doesnt wear her socks anymore and genetically speaking she is predisposed to having terrible veins. Some of them looked like snakes on her legs. As with anyone with that type of predisposal little ones come up here and there but overall her treatment was a huge success and she isnt embarassed to wear shorts anymore
frantic Posted October 24, 2010 Posted October 24, 2010 I had it done this past spring at a Dermatologists office. I am not a sissy but it was quite painful. They used a different solution (cant remember the name right now), not a saline solution so perhaps that was part of the discomfort. My spider veins look MUCH better and I would like another treatment but will seek out another facility. This was just my experience so don't let me deter you. Fran
frantic Posted October 24, 2010 Posted October 24, 2010 Also, it does take 4-5 months healing to get the complete effects of the treatment. So, plan ahead. Fran
vhdos Posted October 24, 2010 Posted October 24, 2010 Um, yeah, it hurts quite a bit. It's kind of like being stung by a bee for half an hour (the sessions are usually billed in chunks of time like a half an hour). Afterwards, you have to wear compression stockings for a while, so it's best to do it in the fall or winter. Also, it's typically only a temporary fix. It's not that they come back, but new ones will appear over time. If spider veins are in your genetics, then chances are that sclerotherapy will be part of routine maintenance every few years. I've done it twice, a few years apart. It's not terribly awful, but I do dread going in every few years...
vegas-long-legs Posted October 24, 2010 Posted October 24, 2010 Have had it done twice too. If you think this hurts, try using a laser. OUCH! Plus laser didn't work as well (for me). Get a price from a vein specialist & a PS. My PS didn't do a good job & I ended up using a vein doctor for a fraction of what PS charged.
snibor Posted October 25, 2010 Posted October 25, 2010 I was wondering about this! I also heard of the laser. I am making an appointment for a dermatologist to discuss this and other issues. Does anyone know are you restricted from exercising after its done? Cause that would stink.
vhdos Posted October 25, 2010 Posted October 25, 2010 Yes, exercise is restricted. For about 3-4 days afterwards, you are advised not to lift anything over 10-15 pounds or to engage in any activities that involve elevating your heart rate/blood pressure. Walking is encouraged however (as long as you are staying within the guidelines of not raising your heart rate too high). Normal exercise routines can typically be resumed after about a week, although you will still be wearing compression hose (compression hose are usually worn for about 2 weeks after the procedure).
beachy10 Posted October 25, 2010 Posted October 25, 2010 Ugh I had this done and almost passed out from the pain. They injected a needle into my leg. I cringe just writing this post. I hated wearing those compression hose too (unfortunately I did it in the summer). I paid $500 for a few spots and the veins have all come back 5 years later. I also have nice bruise marks where the procedure was done. My mom had really bad vericose veins and had to have surgery since her were painful. Having children brought them out even worse. I would like to have them done again but would rather go about it differently.
snibor Posted October 26, 2010 Posted October 26, 2010 ^Oh that doesn't sound good. Maybe dermablend (the cover up) or something like it would work better than a procedure.
vhdos Posted October 26, 2010 Posted October 26, 2010 Are you referring to vericose veins? The treatment for spider veins is not a permanent solution because spider veins can be genetic and I'm sure that your doctor told you that. I agree that sclerotherapy is painful, but I would hardly call it pain so bad that would make you pass out. The needle they use is extremely tiny. The most painful part of the procedure, is that it is a series of tiny injections, so the large amount of injections makes it rather painful. I guess I would compare it to getting a small tattoo.
wingnut Posted October 27, 2010 Posted October 27, 2010 A few years ago I had it done at a "vein center" with HAD been affiliated with vein work I had had done in the past. I had some varicose veins behind my knees, and a few spider veins in my calves. I was in for my 2nd treatment and the nurse was stabbing my rather nasty spider vein on my right calf...that hurt a bit. Everything was fine for a few weeks until some weeks later..... I was sitting in a meeting and my leg ached. I looked down and started to get worried that something was going on, as it felt hot to the touch and very tender near where the spider veins were. A little bit of googling and next thing I was on the phone with my doctor who got me in right away for an ultrasound. Yep...I had a thrombosis. Not "Deep Vein"...the most dangerous, but a "superficial vein thrombosis". I was put on aspirin therapy (4/day) for a week, and then it started to clear. My doc was NOT happy and said that as a result of this little incident it indicated that I was at slightly increased risk for further clots (air travel, etc). I think that particular nurse's attacks on the vein were more aggressive than they needed to be and the resulting bruising and collapse of the vein caused the clot, as I've had additional testing and everything is normal. Be VERY selective of to whom you go for this! Make sure also it is a doctor at a vein center that does it. It was scary, to say the least.
beachy10 Posted October 27, 2010 Posted October 27, 2010 yeah, i had solution injected into the large, bulging veins in my legs. i almost passed out trying to stand up while the solution took. pain threshold is different for everyone.
rolexgirl Posted November 21, 2010 Posted November 21, 2010 ^^^^ I still think Vhdos is referring to spider vein therapy treatment while you are referring to vericose vein treatment as you describe them to be bulging. Spider veins are quite small. I got some nasty vericose veins in my groin area during my second pregnancy. THANKFULLY, they went away right after giving birth. Now I am left with spider veins on the backside of my calf by my knee as well as some on the front of my upper calf by my knee. They are small and not terribly noticable if I am tan, but look like they are branching out so I am seeking out schlerotherapy before they get worse. Does anyone know if you can get sclerotherapy if you are nursing?
vhdos Posted November 21, 2010 Posted November 21, 2010 Sclerotherapy utilizes saline solution, which is not harmful to infants. However, most doctors would recommend not doing an elective procedure like sclerotherapy while nursing.
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