About Sara Escobedo
Sara Escobedo, Registered Nurse new to Dr. Clearfield Medical Group. An RN since 2011, Sara in the last two years has ventured into the world of Aesthetic/Cosmetic Nursing. Sara offers a variety of injections including Cosmetic Sclerotherapy for spider veins, Neuromodulators (Jeuveau, Botox, Dysport, Xeomin), Dermal Fillers (Juvederm, Restylane, Radiesse), Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) injections (Female and Male Pleasure Shot, Undereyes/tear tough), microneedling with PRP, a variety of vitamin injections and infusions.
What is Cosmetic Sclerotherapy?
Injecting a medication solution into the tiny pesky veins causing the veins to stick together from the inside thus fading them and then getting rid of them.
Who is a good candidate for Cosmetic Sclerotherapy?
Those without symptomatic varicose veins, bluish or red in color. Asymptomatic meaning without symptoms.
Varicose veins symptoms include –
- Bulging, bluish veins
- Itching or burning discomfort around the veins.
- Skin color changes around the veins.
- Swelling in the legs.
- Aching pain in the legs.
- A feeling of heaviness in the legs and feet.
- Nighttime leg cramps.
- Non-healing wounds.
Those with minimal symptomatic varicose veins need a consultation to determine eligibility. If you have moderate to severe symptoms, you will need to be seen medically first.
Absolute Contraindication: allergies to sodium sotradecol
Precautions: Those with Asthma or history of asthma should bring their inhaler to each appointment.
How often can Cosmetic Sclerotherapy be done?
Sclerotherapy can be done every six weeks until you are happy with your results. The number of treatments depends on your body and satisfaction. Most often patient’s need two, three or more treatments.
What’s Post Care for Cosmetic Sclerotherapy?
Post sclerotherapy care includes compression stockings for 2 weeks during the day. No HOT which includes hot tubs, showers, saunas, or bathes and no vigorous exercise for 4 days.
