Following endovenous laser ablation, does my blood clot risk increase if I am thin?

I would like to have endovenous laser Ablation.I have a thin leg. I am 5' 1" and weigh 90 lbs. My doctor said I have a blood clot risk of 1%. Does my blood clot risk grow higher because I am thin, or does thinness have nothing at all to do with clotting?

Answers from doctors (11)


Vein Clinic of North Carolina

Published on Jul 01, 2013

Having a thin leg does not increase your risk at all.

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Answered by Vein Clinic of North Carolina

Having a thin leg does not increase your risk at all.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Intermountain Vein Center

Published on Jul 01, 2013

Thinness itself does not have anything to do with blood clotting, it is the characteristics of the blood itself. The risk of clot after endovenous laser ablation is extremely low. There could be other clotting of the superficial system which can be painful, but a risk of deep vein clot is very low.

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Answered by Intermountain Vein Center

Thinness itself does not have anything to do with blood clotting, it is the characteristics of the blood itself. The risk of clot after endovenous laser ablation is extremely low. There could be other clotting of the superficial system which can be painful, but a risk of deep vein clot is very low.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Arizona Vein Specialists

Published on Jun 28, 2013

Blood clot risk is inherited or acquired. Lack of mobility is a huge contributor. Do you have ankle pigmentation, swelling or an ulcer? Bleeding varicosities? Why do you need endovenous laser ablation?

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Answered by Arizona Vein Specialists

Blood clot risk is inherited or acquired. Lack of mobility is a huge contributor. Do you have ankle pigmentation, swelling or an ulcer? Bleeding varicosities? Why do you need endovenous laser ablation?

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Cosmetic Vein Centers of Texas

Published on Jun 28, 2013

Being thin does not increase a person's risk of blood clot.

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Answered by Cosmetic Vein Centers of Texas

Being thin does not increase a person's risk of blood clot.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vein Specialties of St. Louis

Published on Jun 28, 2013

In the hands of an experienced vascular-trained surgeon, there is little risk of blood clots. Your body weight doesn't increase this risk. Providing you follow the post-care instructions, get up and walk often, wear your hose as directed, stay adequately hydrated, you should be fine. I also have my patients take ibuprofen prescription strength for up to 8 days, and this further reduces the risk although prescribed for anti-inflammation.

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Answered by Vein Specialties of St. Louis

In the hands of an experienced vascular-trained surgeon, there is little risk of blood clots. Your body weight doesn't increase this risk. Providing you follow the post-care instructions, get up and walk often, wear your hose as directed, stay adequately hydrated, you should be fine. I also have my patients take ibuprofen prescription strength for up to 8 days, and this further reduces the risk although prescribed for anti-inflammation.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Smith Vein Institute, LLC

Published on Jun 27, 2013

Being thin has nothing to do with clotting. Unless you have some type of clotting disorder, your risk of DVT should be much less than 1%

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Answered by Smith Vein Institute, LLC

Being thin has nothing to do with clotting. Unless you have some type of clotting disorder, your risk of DVT should be much less than 1%

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Heart and Vein Center

Published on Jun 27, 2013

Being thin has noting to do with blood clot risk.

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Answered by Heart and Vein Center

Being thin has noting to do with blood clot risk.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vanish Vein and Laser Center

Published on Jun 27, 2013

Being thin has nothing to do with clotting or increased risk of clotting. Your risk of post-EVLT clot is less than 1%.

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Answered by Vanish Vein and Laser Center

Being thin has nothing to do with clotting or increased risk of clotting. Your risk of post-EVLT clot is less than 1%.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


General Vascular Surgery Group

Published on Jun 27, 2013

No. As far as I know, having a thin frame does not increase a person's risk of developing blood clots.

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Answered by General Vascular Surgery Group

No. As far as I know, having a thin frame does not increase a person's risk of developing blood clots.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


More About Doctor Laser Vein Center

Published on Jun 27, 2013

The risk of blood clot after endovenous laser ablation is closer to 0.1% or, in my personal practice experience, about .01% or 1 in ten thousand. The risk of a deep vein clot is affected by coagulopathies, having a medical history of previous blood clots, and prolonged immobilization. Being thing is not at all a risk factor for blood clot.

Answered by Laser Vein Center (View Profile)

The risk of blood clot after endovenous laser ablation is closer to 0.1% or, in my personal practice experience, about .01% or 1 in ten thousand. The risk of a deep vein clot is affected by coagulopathies, having a medical history of previous blood clots, and prolonged immobilization. Being thing is not at all a risk factor for blood clot.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Bella MD Laser Vein and Aesthetic Center

Published on Jun 27, 2013

No, your blood clot risk does not increase because you are thin.

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Answered by Bella MD Laser Vein and Aesthetic Center

No, your blood clot risk does not increase because you are thin.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


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