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I now have 10 times the amount of blue veins down my outer legs after VNUS. Is this common and what is happening?

I had vnus closure on both legs in July/August 2011. I recently increased my exercise to get my legs in shape. I now have dark blue veins appearing, getting worse by the minute down my entire outer thighs, back of legs, and back of knees and calves. Why is this?

Answers from doctors (8)

Advanced Vein Center

Published on Jul 03, 2012

Occasionally, there can be a worsening of visible veins after an ablation. Exercise could also make them more visible. They can easily be treated with sclerotherapy. It is important to remember that venous disease is not "cured," it is managed.

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Answered by Advanced Vein Center

Occasionally, there can be a worsening of visible veins after an ablation. Exercise could also make them more visible. They can easily be treated with sclerotherapy. It is important to remember that venous disease is not "cured," it is managed.

Published on Jul 11, 2012

VeinCare Centers of Tennessee

Published on Jul 03, 2012

You need to be examined in order to answer your question. However, it is VERY unlikely that what you describe has anything to do with the VNUS Closure Fast Procedure. It is much more likely that you are seeing changes from the chronic, progressive condition called venous insufficiency with progressive failure of valve in veins and progressive development of varicose veins in other parts of your legs. A good clinical exam and venous color duplex ultrasound are important to sort out what is happening and what can be done about your problem. Often, foam sclerotherapy treatment of veins in the region you describe is the best approach.

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Answered by VeinCare Centers of Tennessee

You need to be examined in order to answer your question. However, it is VERY unlikely that what you describe has anything to do with the VNUS Closure Fast Procedure. It is much more likely that you are seeing changes from the chronic, progressive condition called venous insufficiency with progressive failure of valve in veins and progressive development of varicose veins in other parts of your legs. A good clinical exam and venous color duplex ultrasound are important to sort out what is happening and what can be done about your problem. Often, foam sclerotherapy treatment of veins in the region you describe is the best approach.

Published on Jul 11, 2012

South Palm Cardiovascular Associates

Published on Jul 03, 2012

It may be something called neovascularization - new veins growing. They can be treated if you want by injections/sclerotherapy.

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Answered by South Palm Cardiovascular Associates

It may be something called neovascularization - new veins growing. They can be treated if you want by injections/sclerotherapy.

Published on Jul 11, 2012

Nu Vela Vein Center

Published on Jul 03, 2012

Probably due to unrecognized lesser saphenous or perforator vein reflux.

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Answered by Nu Vela Vein Center

Probably due to unrecognized lesser saphenous or perforator vein reflux.

Published on Jul 11, 2012

General Vascular Surgery Group

Published on Jul 03, 2012

Possibly a deeper branch has opened or reopened. This is not the usual course. See your doctor.

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Answered by General Vascular Surgery Group

Possibly a deeper branch has opened or reopened. This is not the usual course. See your doctor.

Published on Jul 11, 2012

Vein Clinic of North Carolina

Published on Jul 03, 2012

Without knowing what veins were treated in July/August 2011, it is hard to say what is going on. However, I can say that you can develop new veins that can become dilated if you have the tendency to have venous reflux. You need further evaluation.

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Answered by Vein Clinic of North Carolina

Without knowing what veins were treated in July/August 2011, it is hard to say what is going on. However, I can say that you can develop new veins that can become dilated if you have the tendency to have venous reflux. You need further evaluation.

Published on Jul 11, 2012

More About Doctor Austin Vein Specialists

Published on Jul 03, 2012

I do not have an anwer for you, as this is extremely unusual. You would need to get evaluated with an ultrasound and physical exam to see why this is occurring.

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Answered by Austin Vein Specialists (View Profile)

I do not have an anwer for you, as this is extremely unusual. You would need to get evaluated with an ultrasound and physical exam to see why this is occurring.

Published on Jul 11, 2012

Vanish Vein and Laser Center

Published on Jun 01, 2012

This should not be occurring. You should have a venous ultrasound to see if the treated veins are closed and to see if there are any other signs of reflux. There has to be a reason to explain new vein formation and I suspect a source of reflux somewhere.

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Answered by Vanish Vein and Laser Center

This should not be occurring. You should have a venous ultrasound to see if the treated veins are closed and to see if there are any other signs of reflux. There has to be a reason to explain new vein formation and I suspect a source of reflux somewhere.

Published on Jul 11, 2012

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