SCLEROTHERAPY Frequently Asked Questions

Although appreciated, a referral from your Doctor is not required.  If we receive a referral we will send a consult letter to your Doctor.

Consultations are always covered by OHIP with a valid Provincial Health Card. During the consultation, the Doctor will discuss any additional costs.

No. We do provide  statements that you can submit to your insurance.

Using treatment intervals of 2 to 4 weeks. This can be discussed during the consult.

Before treatment, we ask the day of the appointment to not shave your legs or apply any lotion. We use alcohol to clean the areas being treated, which can cause irritation if you shave prior. Lotion makes it difficult to keep the compression tape on.

A) Bruises - Almost every patient will experience bruising with treatment. It typically resolves in 1 to 2 weeks.

B) Hard Lumps  - When larger veins close, small amounts of blood may be trapped. Although it might be tender; it is not dangerous and your body will absorb these lumps.

C) Pigment - There is a very small risk of pigmentation after treatment.

D) Allergy - Although it is possible to be allergic to the medications, it is extremely uncommon.

No. Many of the veins that you develop through pregnancy will resolve after breastfeeding is finished.

The cotton balls and compression tape stay on for 2 hours. You can use baby oil to rub on the tapes to take them off.

Yes, normal day to day activity is encouraged.

No. This is because it is normal to see prominent veins on the back of the hands.

Consultations for skin lesions are covered by OHIP with a valid Provincial Health Card. Generally, laser is considered cosmetic and is not covered through OHIP.

No. Based on the initial consult with the Doctor, we must plan accordingly the time needed for treatment.

Yes. During the initial consultation with the Doctor, it is possible to look at more than one area.

No. Generally speaking, the results are better using sclerotherapy on the legs.