Post Care Guide

Sclerotherapy Aftercare

Aftercare for sclerotherapy spider vein treatment. Compression stocking use, activity restrictions, and results timeline.

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RECOVERY TIME

PROCEDURE TYPE

Therapeutic

BODY AREA

Legs

INDICATION

Spider veins, reticular veins, small varicose veins

What to expect

You've just had your sclerotherapy treatment. What you do over the next two weeks — especially with compression, walking, and avoiding heat — directly affects how cleanly the treated veins close down. This guide walks you through the routine that gets the best results.

Why this matters

Sclerotherapy works by introducing a solution into the vein that causes it to seal shut and gradually be absorbed by the body. Compression keeps the walls of that vein pressed together while the seal forms. Walking and leg elevation move blood through the deeper, healthy veins and away from the treated ones. The first 48 hours of compression and movement are when most of the long-term outcome is decided.

Post care

Wear compression stockings continuously for the first 48 hours, then during the day for the following 1–2 weeks.
Walk 30–60 minutes the day of treatment and daily thereafter.
Elevate your legs above heart level for 15–20 minutes several times a day during the first week.
Use Tylenol (acetaminophen) for discomfort.

Downtime

Mild redness, soreness, and swelling at injection sites is normal and expected.
Bruising is common and typically resolves within 1–2 weeks.
Treated veins may appear darker or more prominent before fading — this is expected.
Mild firmness or small lumps along treated veins will resolve on their own.
Skin discoloration may take several weeks or months to fully resolve.

Restrictions

Avoid strenuous exercise, heavy lifting, and high-impact activity for 48–72 hours.
Avoid hot baths, saunas, and steam rooms for 1–2 weeks.
Avoid chlorinated pools for 48 hours.
Avoid direct sun exposure on the treated area for 2 weeks.
Avoid prolonged sitting or standing — keep legs moving and elevated when resting.
Do not shave the treated area for 3–4 days.
Avoid air travel for 7 days.

When to call the spa

Contact The Spa if you experience any of the following:

Sudden or severe leg pain, warmth, or swelling
Open sores or blistering at the injection sites
Red streaks radiating from the treated area
Changes in skin color or temperature in the treated leg
Vision changes or problems with balance
Fever of any degree

Follow up

Most patients require 2 to 3 sessions for optimal clearance, scheduled 4 to 6 weeks apart. A follow-up appointment is recommended 4 to 6 weeks after your initial treatment to assess results.

Sclerotherapy is an injection treatment for visible spider veins—small blue or red veins on the legs—and small varicose veins. We inject a sclerosing solution directly into the vein, which causes the vein to collapse and seal off. Your body absorbs the closed vein over the following weeks, and blood reroutes through healthier vessels.

What is sclerotherapy and what does it treat?

Most patients require 2 to 3 sessions for optimal clearance, scheduled 4 to 6 weeks apart. Severity of the vein network determines exact number—a small cluster might clear in 1–2 sessions, while widespread spider veins may need the full series.

How many sclerotherapy sessions do I need?

There's a brief stinging or burning sensation as the solution is injected—lasts a few seconds per injection site. Most patients describe it as more uncomfortable than painful. We use the smallest possible needles and work efficiently. No numbing required.

Does sclerotherapy hurt?

Recovery is about 7 days. Wear compression stockings for 5–7 days. Avoid hot baths, saunas, and intense leg exercise for one week. Light walking is encouraged. Bruising at injection sites is normal for 1–3 weeks.

What's the recovery from sclerotherapy?

Treated veins start to fade within 2–6 weeks as your body absorbs them. A follow-up appointment is recommended 4 to 6 weeks after your initial treatment to assess results. Larger veins take longer than smaller ones.

When will I see sclerotherapy results?

Sclerotherapy is $450 per session. Most patients need 2 to 3 sessions per area, scheduled 4 to 6 weeks apart. Series pricing available.

How much does sclerotherapy cost in Lubbock?

Treated veins don't come back—they're permanently closed and absorbed. But new spider veins can develop over time due to genetics, hormonal changes, pregnancy, prolonged standing, or aging. Annual maintenance is common. The veins we treat today won't return; new ones may appear in different locations.

Will spider veins come back after sclerotherapy?

Most adults with visible spider or small varicose veins are candidates. Not appropriate for patients who are pregnant, on certain blood thinners, with active blood clots, or with severe varicose veins requiring surgical evaluation. We screen at consultation and can refer to a vein specialist if your veins need more than what sclerotherapy can address.

Who's a candidate for sclerotherapy?

Sclerotherapy works on smaller varicose veins. Large bulging varicose veins typically require ultrasound-guided treatment, endovenous laser ablation, or surgical intervention—procedures performed by vascular specialists. We'll evaluate at consultation and refer if your veins exceed what we treat in-office.

Can sclerotherapy treat larger varicose veins?

Book a complimentary leg vein consultation. We'll examine the veins, discuss your goals, and design a treatment plan with pricing. Call (806) 701-5840 or book online. Best to schedule treatment in fall/winter when compression stockings are easier to wear.