How long will I have scar tissue after Endovenous Laser Ablation?

I've read that after EVLT, the vein turns into fibrous scar tissue. How bad will it look and how long until my body absorbs it?

Answers from doctors (7)


The Sheen Vein Institute

Published on May 09, 2012

The fibrous scar tissue can take 6-8 months before you quit feeling it on the outside. Internally, it may take 1-2 year for all the veins to go away. It is also dependent on how active you are. The more active, the faster it goes away. Now if the vein does not go away even after this time, you should have it looked at again. The vein may have reopened.

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Answered by The Sheen Vein Institute

The fibrous scar tissue can take 6-8 months before you quit feeling it on the outside. Internally, it may take 1-2 year for all the veins to go away. It is also dependent on how active you are. The more active, the faster it goes away. Now if the vein does not go away even after this time, you should have it looked at again. The vein may have reopened.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


North Shore Vein Center

Published on Apr 04, 2012

You will not be able to see the vein at all. It is only visible by ultrasound.In thinner patients, with the vein close to the skin, you may be able to feel it for a few months, but this too will disappear by the first year.

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Answered by North Shore Vein Center

You will not be able to see the vein at all. It is only visible by ultrasound.In thinner patients, with the vein close to the skin, you may be able to feel it for a few months, but this too will disappear by the first year.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Bella MD Laser Vein and Aesthetic Center

Published on Apr 02, 2012

Discuss with treating physician. Not any significant external scar.

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Answered by Bella MD Laser Vein and Aesthetic Center

Discuss with treating physician. Not any significant external scar.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vein Specialties of St. Louis

Published on Apr 02, 2012

You may have some temporary inflammation in the thigh area and later a"threadlike" feeling. We recommend firm but gentle massage with Arnica cream during this time. At the access site there maybe a "knot" as the area heals. Again firm massage with the finger tip will help break it up. Don't be aggressive. Avoid sun as it can cause pigmentation during healing. None of these things should be permanent.

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Answered by Vein Specialties of St. Louis

You may have some temporary inflammation in the thigh area and later a"threadlike" feeling. We recommend firm but gentle massage with Arnica cream during this time. At the access site there maybe a "knot" as the area heals. Again firm massage with the finger tip will help break it up. Don't be aggressive. Avoid sun as it can cause pigmentation during healing. None of these things should be permanent.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vanish Vein and Laser Center

Published on Apr 02, 2012

The vein is usually not noticeable and your body should absorb it within 2 to 3 months. You may feel hardness over the lazered vein for 4 to 6 weeks.

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Answered by Vanish Vein and Laser Center

The vein is usually not noticeable and your body should absorb it within 2 to 3 months. You may feel hardness over the lazered vein for 4 to 6 weeks.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Heart and Vein Center

Published on Apr 02, 2012

The "scar" tissue is inside your leg, therefore you do not see it with your naked eye. Usually the process takes 6-12 months.

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Answered by Heart and Vein Center

The "scar" tissue is inside your leg, therefore you do not see it with your naked eye. Usually the process takes 6-12 months.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Angelo N. Makris MD

Published on Apr 02, 2012

The scar tissue is not visible when looking at the leg.

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Answered by Angelo N. Makris MD

The scar tissue is not visible when looking at the leg.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


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