Can serrapeptase help resolve scar tissue after EVLT?

I am healing well after endovenous laser ablation (EVLT), except there is a small tender lump where vein was removed. My doctor said it is scar tissue they checked it on ultrasound. He recommends massage. I've read about serrapeptase. Is that safe to use?

Answers from doctors (7)


North Shore Vein Center

Published on Oct 09, 2012

As long as there is no fluid that can be drained from this area, the most prudent and inexpensive course is time. These hardened areas typically resolve in 3-4 months.

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Answered by North Shore Vein Center

As long as there is no fluid that can be drained from this area, the most prudent and inexpensive course is time. These hardened areas typically resolve in 3-4 months.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Intermountain Vein Center

Published on Oct 03, 2012

It wouldn't be harmful if you try the enzyme but there is not a lot of information as far as the results from people taking the enzyme. Your body will heal itself with time, and that scar tissue and clotted blood with dissolve.

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Answered by Intermountain Vein Center

It wouldn't be harmful if you try the enzyme but there is not a lot of information as far as the results from people taking the enzyme. Your body will heal itself with time, and that scar tissue and clotted blood with dissolve.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Cosmetic Vein Centers of Texas

Published on Oct 01, 2012

The knot will go away on it's own.

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Answered by Cosmetic Vein Centers of Texas

The knot will go away on it's own.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


The Sheen Vein Institute

Published on Sep 26, 2012

You really do not need to use anything. Following vein treatments, any scar tissue that you can feel on the surface, normally goes away over a period of about a year. Your body will generally reabsorb the scar tissue as you heal in. If the lump does not go away in this time, it usually means that the vein is open or the lump is not scar tissue.

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Answered by The Sheen Vein Institute

You really do not need to use anything. Following vein treatments, any scar tissue that you can feel on the surface, normally goes away over a period of about a year. Your body will generally reabsorb the scar tissue as you heal in. If the lump does not go away in this time, it usually means that the vein is open or the lump is not scar tissue.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Advanced Vein Center

Published on Sep 26, 2012

The lump is probably a residual piece of vein that will resolve with no treatment. Using Serrapeptase won't hurt.

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Answered by Advanced Vein Center

The lump is probably a residual piece of vein that will resolve with no treatment. Using Serrapeptase won't hurt.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vein Specialties of St. Louis

Published on Sep 26, 2012

It takes time for these small incisions to heal and I agree with your doctor, massage the area and I recommend Arnica cream as well. If it is a "bump" I recommend pinpoint massage with the very tip of the finger and press firmly. It will break up any little scar tissue there and it will soften with time. Serrapetase is in capsule form and I feel that taking something internally for a small scar (which will resolve with time) is excessive. You will have to do your own research on Serrapetase as far as safety goes - it is an non-FDA tested product.

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Answered by Vein Specialties of St. Louis

It takes time for these small incisions to heal and I agree with your doctor, massage the area and I recommend Arnica cream as well. If it is a "bump" I recommend pinpoint massage with the very tip of the finger and press firmly. It will break up any little scar tissue there and it will soften with time. Serrapetase is in capsule form and I feel that taking something internally for a small scar (which will resolve with time) is excessive. You will have to do your own research on Serrapetase as far as safety goes - it is an non-FDA tested product.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vanish Vein and Laser Center

Published on Sep 26, 2012

Serrapeptase is purported to be a natural anti-inflammatory agent. I have never had a patient use it. Many of these natural products do not always do what they say they will do so I would recommend some caution it using it and try to speak with someone who has used it. There are many proven anti-inflammatory agents available. What your doctor suggested is also true as well as using localized heat to the area.

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Answered by Vanish Vein and Laser Center

Serrapeptase is purported to be a natural anti-inflammatory agent. I have never had a patient use it. Many of these natural products do not always do what they say they will do so I would recommend some caution it using it and try to speak with someone who has used it. There are many proven anti-inflammatory agents available. What your doctor suggested is also true as well as using localized heat to the area.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


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