Is it true that a person can develop lumps in their leg after endovenous laser ablation?

Answers from doctors (13)


Americas Vein Centers - Southborough

Published on Apr 30, 2013

Yes, people can develop lumps in their leg after EVLA. This is the dead vein and will resolve over time.

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Answered by Americas Vein Centers - Southborough

Yes, people can develop lumps in their leg after EVLA. This is the dead vein and will resolve over time.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Center for Vein Care and Surgery

Published on Apr 04, 2013

Yes. Many times, large tributary varicosities may retain trapped blood after ablation. This can result in lumps on the surface of the skin where the visible veins were present. I inform my patients to massage their legs on the first day after treatment with moisturizing lotion to help smooth out the "lumps". Occasionally, these lumps can be evacuated with local anesthetic and a needle to express the trapped blood out of the skin. In most cases, they resolve over time.

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Answered by Center for Vein Care and Surgery

Yes. Many times, large tributary varicosities may retain trapped blood after ablation. This can result in lumps on the surface of the skin where the visible veins were present. I inform my patients to massage their legs on the first day after treatment with moisturizing lotion to help smooth out the "lumps". Occasionally, these lumps can be evacuated with local anesthetic and a needle to express the trapped blood out of the skin. In most cases, they resolve over time.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Intermountain Vein Center

Published on Mar 04, 2013

Usually, the lumps are temporary until the vein is completely reabsorbed by the body. The lumps are just the treated veins. They will diminish over time.

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Answered by Intermountain Vein Center

Usually, the lumps are temporary until the vein is completely reabsorbed by the body. The lumps are just the treated veins. They will diminish over time.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


General Vascular Surgery Group

Published on Mar 01, 2013

Yes, sometimes. It's the sealed vein, but this generally resolves in a couple of months.

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Answered by General Vascular Surgery Group

Yes, sometimes. It's the sealed vein, but this generally resolves in a couple of months.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


More About Doctor Laser Vein Center

Published on Feb 28, 2013

Yes, it can happen.

Answered by Laser Vein Center (View Profile)

Yes, it can happen.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vanish Vein and Laser Center

Published on Feb 28, 2013

Yes, developing lumps after endovenous laser ablation is very common. These lumps are more common after microphlebectomy, where the remaining portions of the removed veins clot or form areas of trapped blood. These usually resolve over several weeks, leaving excellent cosmetic results.

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Answered by Vanish Vein and Laser Center

Yes, developing lumps after endovenous laser ablation is very common. These lumps are more common after microphlebectomy, where the remaining portions of the removed veins clot or form areas of trapped blood. These usually resolve over several weeks, leaving excellent cosmetic results.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Bella MD Laser Vein and Aesthetic Center

Published on Feb 28, 2013

When the vein closes off you can be left with lumps in the areas where the vein is close to the skin. They will slowly go down over time.

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Answered by Bella MD Laser Vein and Aesthetic Center

When the vein closes off you can be left with lumps in the areas where the vein is close to the skin. They will slowly go down over time.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vein Specialties of St. Louis

Published on Feb 28, 2013

The lumps that may occur following endovenous laser ablation are localized areas of inflammation. There may be transient areas of "bumps" immediately after the procedure. These tend to resolve within 1-4 weeks. The process can be shortened by massaging with light pressure. We recommend using Arnica cream several times per day.

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Answered by Vein Specialties of St. Louis

The lumps that may occur following endovenous laser ablation are localized areas of inflammation. There may be transient areas of "bumps" immediately after the procedure. These tend to resolve within 1-4 weeks. The process can be shortened by massaging with light pressure. We recommend using Arnica cream several times per day.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Arizona Vein Specialists

Published on Feb 28, 2013

It depends on the depth of the vein treated and whether pockets of inflammation or thrombosis (clot) in branch tributaries occurs. Lumps, if any, should not last long.

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Answered by Arizona Vein Specialists

It depends on the depth of the vein treated and whether pockets of inflammation or thrombosis (clot) in branch tributaries occurs. Lumps, if any, should not last long.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Miller Vein

Published on Feb 28, 2013

If lumps occur after endovenous laser ablation, they are usually temporary.

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Answered by Miller Vein

If lumps occur after endovenous laser ablation, they are usually temporary.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Advanced Vein Center

Published on Feb 28, 2013

Superficial veins connected to the treated vein may thrombose and cause "lumps," but these resolve with time. They can also be treated by phlebectomy.

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Answered by Advanced Vein Center

Superficial veins connected to the treated vein may thrombose and cause "lumps," but these resolve with time. They can also be treated by phlebectomy.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Cosmetic Vein Centers of Texas

Published on Feb 28, 2013

Yes, an individual can develop lumps in their leg after endovenous laser ablation. They may need to be drained.

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Answered by Cosmetic Vein Centers of Texas

Yes, an individual can develop lumps in their leg after endovenous laser ablation. They may need to be drained.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vein 911

Published on Feb 28, 2013

Yes, it is true. The lumps are thrombosed veins that your body will absorb over a few weeks or months. These lumps can sometimes be mildly tender. Tender lumps under the skin after endovenous laser treatment (EVLT) and/or ultrasound-guided sclerotherapy are totally normal. Almost all patients prefer a few temporary, tender lumps to surgical removal of varicose veins, including microphlebectomy or ambulatory phlebectomy.

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Answered by Vein 911

Yes, it is true. The lumps are thrombosed veins that your body will absorb over a few weeks or months. These lumps can sometimes be mildly tender. Tender lumps under the skin after endovenous laser treatment (EVLT) and/or ultrasound-guided sclerotherapy are totally normal. Almost all patients prefer a few temporary, tender lumps to surgical removal of varicose veins, including microphlebectomy or ambulatory phlebectomy.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


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