My wound is running after having varicose vein surgery, is this normal?

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More About Doctor Vein Specialists

Published on May 29, 2018

I guess I am not clear as to what "wound" is running. If you had an ulcer at presentation and had a varicose vein procedure to treat the "wound" then some drainage wound be normal for a while, at least until it healed. If you are referring to the incisions made to remove the varicose veins "running" or draining, this might be normal for a day or so, but should not continue beyond 48 hours. If so, I would suggest a return visit to your Doctor for reassessment.

Answered by Vein Specialists (View Profile)

I guess I am not clear as to what "wound" is running. If you had an ulcer at presentation and had a varicose vein procedure to treat the "wound" then some drainage wound be normal for a while, at least until it healed. If you are referring to the incisions made to remove the varicose veins "running" or draining, this might be normal for a day or so, but should not continue beyond 48 hours. If so, I would suggest a return visit to your Doctor for reassessment.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Running? Do you mean oozing fluid? Pinkish fluid is normal for the first 48hrs after an ablation or ambulatory phlebectomy. Anything past that, I'd say it should be checked by your provider.

Answered by HeartCare Associates Vein Center (View Profile)

Running? Do you mean oozing fluid? Pinkish fluid is normal for the first 48hrs after an ablation or ambulatory phlebectomy. Anything past that, I'd say it should be checked by your provider.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Intermountain Vein Center

Published on Mar 06, 2014

Depends on the type of treatment done. After ambulatory phlebectomy, the incisions might bleed for up to 2 days but after two days, all bleeding should stop. Anesthetic will also ooze out for a few days as well. If it continues for more than 3 days, call and make a follow-up appointment.

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Answered by Intermountain Vein Center

Depends on the type of treatment done. After ambulatory phlebectomy, the incisions might bleed for up to 2 days but after two days, all bleeding should stop. Anesthetic will also ooze out for a few days as well. If it continues for more than 3 days, call and make a follow-up appointment.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vein Clinic of North Carolina

Published on Mar 04, 2014

Please contact the clinician who did your treatment.

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Answered by Vein Clinic of North Carolina

Please contact the clinician who did your treatment.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Cosmetic Vein Centers of Texas

Published on Mar 04, 2014

What do you mean by running? Can you please be more specific?

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Answered by Cosmetic Vein Centers of Texas

What do you mean by running? Can you please be more specific?

Published on Jul 11, 2012


The Sheen Vein Institute

Published on Mar 04, 2014

It can be normal to have a slight drainage after any surgical procedure. However, I would check with your surgeon just to make sure that you are not infected or developing a seroma which, in turn, can get infected. This is one of the reasons that I never cut on anyone when performing my varicose vein treatments. For whatever reason, the public and many docs tend to believe that the only way to treat a patient's vein issues is to cut on them. Any doc who knows anything about vein treatments will tell you that you do not need to cut to effectively treat a patient's vein issues. Docs who do not do a lot or know a lot about vein treatments, will cut.

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Answered by The Sheen Vein Institute

It can be normal to have a slight drainage after any surgical procedure. However, I would check with your surgeon just to make sure that you are not infected or developing a seroma which, in turn, can get infected. This is one of the reasons that I never cut on anyone when performing my varicose vein treatments. For whatever reason, the public and many docs tend to believe that the only way to treat a patient's vein issues is to cut on them. Any doc who knows anything about vein treatments will tell you that you do not need to cut to effectively treat a patient's vein issues. Docs who do not do a lot or know a lot about vein treatments, will cut.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


More About Doctor Laser Vein Center

Published on Mar 03, 2014

Some drainage is normal after a phlebectomy. It should resolve after a day or two. If the wound continues to drain, see the physician who treated you.

Answered by Laser Vein Center (View Profile)

Some drainage is normal after a phlebectomy. It should resolve after a day or two. If the wound continues to drain, see the physician who treated you.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Veins etc. at Comprehensive Cardiovascular Consultants

Published on Mar 03, 2014

This is not normal. Please see the physician who treated you.

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Answered by Veins etc. at Comprehensive Cardiovascular Consultants

This is not normal. Please see the physician who treated you.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vanish Vein and Laser Center

Published on Mar 03, 2014

Post-closure procedures wounds can drain. There are several reasons for this, including leakage of tumescent fluid through the insertion sites or microphlebectomy sites. Swelling post-procedure can cause wounds to leak, and inadequate compression can also lead to leakage. It is not normal for wounds to leak post varicose vein treatments, but it is an accepted occurrence.

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Answered by Vanish Vein and Laser Center

Post-closure procedures wounds can drain. There are several reasons for this, including leakage of tumescent fluid through the insertion sites or microphlebectomy sites. Swelling post-procedure can cause wounds to leak, and inadequate compression can also lead to leakage. It is not normal for wounds to leak post varicose vein treatments, but it is an accepted occurrence.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


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