I had endovenous laser ablation and now instead of blue/green marks, I have red ones. Is this normal? What should I do?

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Advanced Vein Center

Published on Apr 13, 2017

I cannot answer your question with the limited information. It depends how long ago he had the treatment. Redness can occur but is usually gone in 2-4 weeks.

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Answered by Advanced Vein Center

I cannot answer your question with the limited information. It depends how long ago he had the treatment. Redness can occur but is usually gone in 2-4 weeks.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vein Specialties of St. Louis

Published on Apr 06, 2017

Without seeing you in person if is difficult to say. If by blue free you mean varicose or reticular vein, these can shrink down after sealing the underlying refluxing vein, which is usually the saphenous vein. The red ones could be spider veins and may or may not have been present already. Your surgeon should check with ultrasound to see if there is a small perforator vein. Both can be treated with sclerotherapy.

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Answered by Vein Specialties of St. Louis

Without seeing you in person if is difficult to say. If by blue free you mean varicose or reticular vein, these can shrink down after sealing the underlying refluxing vein, which is usually the saphenous vein. The red ones could be spider veins and may or may not have been present already. Your surgeon should check with ultrasound to see if there is a small perforator vein. Both can be treated with sclerotherapy.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Americas Vein Centers - Southborough

Published on Sep 25, 2013

What you are talking about needs to be evaluated. Contact your treating physician and request to be seen.

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Answered by Americas Vein Centers - Southborough

What you are talking about needs to be evaluated. Contact your treating physician and request to be seen.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


More About Doctor Laser Vein Center

Published on Sep 24, 2013

That can occur, and that is called matting. I think what you are describing, however, are little red veins. These can be treated with sclerotherapy. I would recommend that you discuss this with your vein doctor.

Answered by Laser Vein Center (View Profile)

That can occur, and that is called matting. I think what you are describing, however, are little red veins. These can be treated with sclerotherapy. I would recommend that you discuss this with your vein doctor.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Cosmetic Vein Centers of Texas

Published on Sep 24, 2013

I'm not sure what you are seeing. Ask your doctor.

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Answered by Cosmetic Vein Centers of Texas

I'm not sure what you are seeing. Ask your doctor.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


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