Lumps in leg after VNUS and phlebectomy
While it is not at all unusual to have a few small, firm, lumps, or bumps, or knots in areas following phlebectomy, it does sound like your case is a bit atypical, if they are "all along where the vei...Detailsn used to be". These lumps basically represent "3-dimensional" bruises, and are a combination of the end of a small vein segment, a bit of trapped, old blood, and general inflammation from the trauma of removing the vein. These are not abnormal, and the body will slowly reabsorb them over time, although it will be a slow process and may take weeks to months. If they are tender, the discomfort usually goes away within a period of weeks. The best thing you can do to help them resolve more quickly would be to apply moist, hot compresses to the areas for 5-10 minutes at a time, 3-4 x daily. If these areas required drainage, then they likely had some component of hematoma (old blood), or seroma (collection of lymph fluid), which may require repeated drainage, but once again will slowly resolve over time.
Very truly yours,
Craig I. Schwartz, D.O., RVT, RPVI, FACOS, FICS
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Dr. Schwartz is a dual board-certified general and vascular surgeon who has been in surgical practice for 10 years. He is a Fellow of both the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons and the International College of Surgeons, and is a Diplomate of both the American College of Phlebology and the International Society for Endovascular Specialists. Dr. Schwartz is a graduate of the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Vein Centers for Excellence of K.C. is devoted solely to the treatment of varicose vein disease, specializing in the latest, hi-tech, minimally invasive treatments available, all of which are performed on an outpatient basis, using only local anesthesia.
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