Long term
Foam sclerotherapy
Reviewed by Dr Amit KumarA foam medicine was injected into the treated veins to seal them; your first check confirms they are closing as expected - this is usually around one month after you have completed your sclerotherapy - at Dr. Amit Kumar's clinic.
About this treatment →About the condition →Also for this procedure: Day of discharge →
Where you are now
The immediate recovery is behind you. This page is about the weeks and months ahead — the treated veins fading, and returning to your full routine.
Pain and medication
Any strong discomfort should have passed. Occasional tightness or itching along the treated veins can continue for a few weeks. You should no longer need regular pain relief.
Your dressings & stockings
You may be asked to keep wearing a daytime compression stocking for a further period - this would be based on your venous ultrasound done earlier. Check at your visit exactly how long to continue, if you are unsure.
Moving and activity
- Walking
- Keep walking daily — it helps circulation and comfort.
- Driving
- Back to normal driving.
- Work
- Back to your usual work.
- Exercise
- Build back to your full exercise routine; ask about high-impact activity if the leg still feels tender.
- Flying
- Long journeys are generally fine again by now. Keep moving and stay well hydrated on any long trip.
When will I be back to normal?
Most people feel fully back to normal in daily life within a few days. The visible veins keep fading over the following months, and brown staining can take up to a year to lighten toward your skin tone.
What is normal
- Some veins still visible and fading slowly.
- Brown staining that lingers before lightening.
- Treated cords that stay firm for weeks before softening - so long as they are not painful to touch.
- A small number of veins may need a further session — this is common, not a failure.
- Expect a reddish hue around the treated veins, this shall take time to settle - sometimes several months.
What is not normal — contact us
Contact the clinic if you notice any of these:
- A treated area that becomes newly hot, hard, red and tender.
- A new open sore near the ankle.
- A vein that looks more swollen or worse than before rather than better.
Your follow-up
After your one month follow up, you are likely to follow up with Dr. Amit Kumar once a year - this is because all veins recur - often at different locations, as part of your pre disposition to veins, not because of the therapy.
Questions?
If anything worries you or you are unsure, it is always better to ask. Message the clinic on WhatsApp.