Treated veins usually look worse before they look better. Bruising is common, but it normally goes away within two weeks to a month. You may also experience some discoloring of the treated area. This, too, should disappear in a few weeks. You can minimize bruising by avoiding aspirin and alcohol for two weeks after your last treatment session.
Recovery time is different for each patient. Some people heal faster than others. Usually within one month, most patients are recovered enough to see the results of the treatment, including faded veins or even the disappearance of most of the spider veins.
During your recovery period, walking can help prevent any blood clots from forming in the deep veins in your legs. Weight lifting, and other heavy pressure exercises, like jogging or running, however, should be avoided during the treatment and recovery periods.
Prolonged sitting or standing should be also avoided. With sclerotherapy, you may be asked to wear a support stocking during recovery to compress the veins and minimize bruising. Avoid exposing the treated area to direct sunlight until it is fully healed and you get your doctor’s okay.
Your doctor will want to see you in a few weeks to examine the treated area—and decide if more treatments are needed. You will have to wait one month between treatments. Eventually, the spider veins will disappear completely, although new spider veins can emerge at any time. You may find the need for “touch-ups” in the future.
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