I have red streaks that look like scratches, could it be related to the endovenous laser treatment I had?

I had endovenous laser ablation performed on both legs. I flew 2 hours and the next day I was in the car for several hours. In both instances I wore compression hose. Now, however, I have red streaks that look like scratches on the back of both my thighs. Are the scratches related to the laser treatment? Or, could they be due to the compression stockings?

Answers from doctors (9)


Intermountain Vein Center

Published on Dec 31, 2013

Could be from the needle sticks used to numb your leg during the procedure, but more than likely the red marks are caused by the stocking. Sometimes people are sensitive to the stocking, and that can cause a small reaction on the skin.

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Answered by Intermountain Vein Center

Could be from the needle sticks used to numb your leg during the procedure, but more than likely the red marks are caused by the stocking. Sometimes people are sensitive to the stocking, and that can cause a small reaction on the skin.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Arizona Vein Specialists

Published on Nov 20, 2013

This sounds like a bandaging/stocking effect, but have it inspected by the doctor to be sure.

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Answered by Arizona Vein Specialists

This sounds like a bandaging/stocking effect, but have it inspected by the doctor to be sure.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vein Specialties of St. Louis

Published on Nov 12, 2013

Without a picture or seeing you in person, it is difficult to answer. You did not give a time frame of when you flew/traveled? If it was the next day it may just have been some bruising settling there, and it will pass. Most likely is was just the sitting, especially if it is in the area of the bands on the hose.

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Answered by Vein Specialties of St. Louis

Without a picture or seeing you in person, it is difficult to answer. You did not give a time frame of when you flew/traveled? If it was the next day it may just have been some bruising settling there, and it will pass. Most likely is was just the sitting, especially if it is in the area of the bands on the hose.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Cosmetic Vein Centers of Texas

Published on Nov 12, 2013

The streaks you are speaking about are probably due to the compression hose.

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Answered by Cosmetic Vein Centers of Texas

The streaks you are speaking about are probably due to the compression hose.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Heart and Vein Center

Published on Nov 11, 2013

The red streaks are most likely due to the compression stockings. They will resolve spontaneously.

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Answered by Heart and Vein Center

The red streaks are most likely due to the compression stockings. They will resolve spontaneously.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Aluna Vein Centers

Published on Nov 11, 2013

Scratches on the back of the thigh are most likely caused by the compression stocking. Please see your doctor to know for sure.

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Answered by Aluna Vein Centers

Scratches on the back of the thigh are most likely caused by the compression stocking. Please see your doctor to know for sure.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Veins etc. at Comprehensive Cardiovascular Consultants

Published on Nov 11, 2013

Yes, the streaks you describe can be caused by the laser.

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Answered by Veins etc. at Comprehensive Cardiovascular Consultants

Yes, the streaks you describe can be caused by the laser.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vanish Vein and Laser Center

Published on Nov 11, 2013

You wound not have red streaks from the laser on the back of your thigh since the vein lasered is either on the medial thigh of posterior calf. Most likely the streaking is from the stockings or microphlebectomies if these were done.

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Answered by Vanish Vein and Laser Center

You wound not have red streaks from the laser on the back of your thigh since the vein lasered is either on the medial thigh of posterior calf. Most likely the streaking is from the stockings or microphlebectomies if these were done.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Americas Vein Centers - Southborough

Published on Nov 11, 2013

You need to be evaluated by the physician who performed the endovenous laser ablation.

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Answered by Americas Vein Centers - Southborough

You need to be evaluated by the physician who performed the endovenous laser ablation.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


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