Post Sclerotherapy Instructions
Following sclerotherapy (injection) treatment we suggest that you:
- Please bring your stockings on the day of treatment – they need to be applied immediately after the procedure
- Leave the cotton balls on for 3 to 4 hours
- Walk for 30 minutes outside or on a treadmill
- Wear stockings continuously for three consecutive days and nights (you may remove them to shower each day)
- Avoid hot baths, hot showers, or hot tubs 48 hours following the treatment
- You may apply moisturizing lotion after 24 hours
- Avoid tanning beds for at least two weeks (you may get an irregular tan, occasionally injected areas can hyperpigment when exposed to uv light too early)
- Apply sunscreen liberally when exposed to natural sunlight for two weeks following the treatment
- Wait 3 to 4 weeks for repeat sclerotherapy
Following injection of larger varicose veins (foam sclerotherapy):
- Avoid high impact activities (e.g. running, aerobics, heavy weight lifting) for 48 hours
- Follow above stocking regime
- No hot tubs for 4-6 weeks