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______________________PATIENT SCLEROTHERAPY INSTRUCTIONS

BEFORE YOUR APPOINTMENT

 Do not take Aspirin or other blood thinning drugs (e.g., Vitamin E, Gingko
Biloba), ibuprofen, or other nonsteroidal inflammatory drugs (e.g., arthritis
medicine) for 2 days before and 2 days after your treatment because these
medications can increase bruising.

 If you take birth control pills or estrogen, inform the sclerotherapist about it.
 We recommend not to drink alcoholic beverages and not to smoke for 2 days
before and 2 days after your treatment because drinking alcohol and
smoking may impair healing.
 Do not apply any cream, lotion, oil, or self-tanners to your legs the night
before or the day of your treatment.
 Eat a light meal or snack 1½ hours before your appointment.
 Bring loose fitting shorts or a leotard to wear during the treatment and long
skirt or long loose fitting slacks to wear after treatment.
 It is advised when having treatment of Reticular Veins to postpone flying for
48 hours.
 If you develop fever or other illness before appointment you must reschedule.
______________________PATIENT SCLEROTHERAPY INSTRUCTIONS

AFTER YOUR TREATMENT

 Immediately after the procedure, you may be required to put on support hose and walk for
10-30 minutes. Be sure to have loose-fitting slacks/skirt and comfortable walking shoes with
you.
 Taped compression pads/cotton balls are gently removed twenty-four to forty eight hours
after sclerotherapy procedure (your sclerotherapist will discuss the exact time with you). *If
you notice a developing tape allergy (redness or rash) remove tape and put on support
stockings.
 If you remove the tape prior to twenty-four hours, try and wear support hose (you may cut
feet out if sclerotherapy was not performed at ankles).
 Maintain normal activities. You are encouraged to walk as much as possible and avoid
standing in a single position for prolonged periods of time.
 Avoid strenuous physical activities such as high-impact aerobics, running, weight lifting, for
the first 48-72 hours following your treatment.
 Avoid hot baths for 2 weeks. Cool your legs with cold water after each shower.
 Avoid Sunbathing and Ultraviolet Exposure for at least 1 week.
 Avoid swimming in chlorinated pools for 48 hours following your treatment.
 Avoid blood-thinning medications, such as Aspirin and other non-steroidal anti-
inflammatory drugs, (e.g., Ibuprofen, Motrin, Advil Anaprox, Vioxx, etc. for 24-48 hours
following your treatment.
 It is advised to avoid flying for 48 hours after the treatment of ReticularVeins.
 Should you experience any redness or a small lump use warm compresses several times a
day. If you experience any open areas (s) you may use Polysporin Ointment (NOT
Neosporin) to the affected area along with the

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