What happens after a sclerotherapy procedure?
As your child begins to wake up from the anesthesia, they will be taken to the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). You will be brought back to the PACU once your child is able to have visitors. The injection areas can be swollen and bruised. This is normal. When your child is ready, they will be discharged home.
What should I expect after discharge from the hospital?
After the procedure, your child may have some pain. Swelling and bruising slowly decrease over the first couple of weeks. In some children, the swelling and bruising can take several weeks to completely go away. It is important that you do not give aspirin or medicines that contain aspirin for two weeks before or after the procedure. Many patients require more than one sclerotherapy procedure. The doctor will discuss this with you, if needed.
What limitations will my child have after sclerotherapy?
Your child will be allowed to shower after 24 hours and take a bath after two days. Patients having sclerotherapy to the leg or pelvic area may need crutches and / or a wheelchair for five to seven days after the procedure. Heavy lifting and contact sports should be avoided for two weeks. Your child may have an ACE wrap at the treatment site. After the procedure, regular compression garments should be used as soon as possible once tolerated.
