What do I need to do to prepare for Sclerotherapy?

• Bring your compression stockings with you to your appointment. If you do not have compression stockings, a full range of styles and sizes of stockings are available for purchase at our clinic.
• Do not put lotion or oil on your legs for 24 hours prior to your session.
• Shave your legs the night before.
• Wear loose pants, sweats or a skirt to accommodate bandages.
• Bring a pair of shorts to wear during the session.

What can I expect after the session?

• In most patients, support compression stockings will be required after the procedure. In general, patients will wear the stockings day and night for 48 hours, and then during the daytime for two weeks.
• Bandages or pads may be placed under your compressions stockings after sclerotherapy.
• Often, the treated areas look worse before improvement is noted. With successful treatment, the spider veins gradually disappear.
• We may ask you to minimize your vigorous activity for at least a day after sclerotherapy, but want you to resume walking immediately.
• We will let you know how long to leave the compression stockings or bandage on and when you can shower.
• You should avoid hot tubs and tub baths for 48 hours following sclerotherapy.
• We may ask you to return for a follow-up visit after your session.