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A 19-year-old female asked about a 51-year-old female:
is it okay to fly with pooled blood in the leg veins after sclerotherapy?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. John Landi answered
Phlebology 47 years experience
Wait 2 weeks: I recommend waiting 2 weeks after sclerotherapy before flying. Sclerotherapy is an elective procedure and although the chances of developing DVT are very low, there is no need to take any unnecessary risks. I you have to fly within this two week period, then wear support hose, stay hydrated and take a baby Aspirin the night before the flight.
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Dr. Joel Gotvald answered
Vascular Surgery 25 years experience
Not advised: Would wait at least a few weeks if possible, especially if larger varicose veins were treated. Although the risk of blood clots is low after sclerotherapy, there is still a small risk of this and you don't want to take any chances. When u do fly, make sure to wear your compression stockings, walk in the aisle during the flight, & do some calf raise exercises during longer flights.
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