Prior to the procedure, your physician will give you instructions such as avoiding certain medications up to two weeks prior to the procedure which may stain the skin or interfere with the action of the agents. Directly before the procedure no lotion should be applied to the area and the individual should wear shorts for easy access to the venous system. Most physicians will recommend the use of compression hosiery to support the venous system after the procedure is completed.
Some individuals will experience side effects, such as veins which become lumpy and hard before totally disappearing and raised red areas which can appear at the injection site. Other more rare side effects include inflammation within 5 inches of the groin, sudden onset of a swollen leg, formation of small ulcers at the injection site, red streaking or allergic reactions to the sclerosing agents. Any of these more rare side effects require the immediate attention of your physician.