I had EVLT done on 1/16/15 and I just noticed a bruise on the operative leg. Is this normal?

It seems striated and is painful and getting larger. There's no predisposing trauma, and I'm unsure on what to do. Please help!

Answers from doctors (14)


Elmore Medical Vein & Laser Treatment Center

Published on Mar 04, 2015

You should contact your provider. It may be normal but they would be the best one to answer that for you.

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Answered by Elmore Medical Vein & Laser Treatment Center

You should contact your provider. It may be normal but they would be the best one to answer that for you.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vein Specialties of St. Louis

Published on Feb 27, 2015

What you describe is unusual. If you haven't already seen your surgeon, you should do so. If you have, you may want to seek a second opinion from an experienced board certified vascular surgeon who specializes in these vein procedures. You should be healed and free of bruising at this time.

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Answered by Vein Specialties of St. Louis

What you describe is unusual. If you haven't already seen your surgeon, you should do so. If you have, you may want to seek a second opinion from an experienced board certified vascular surgeon who specializes in these vein procedures. You should be healed and free of bruising at this time.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Go back and be re-examined by the doctor who did the procedure.

Answered by The Vein And Vascular Institute of Tampa Bay (View Profile)

Go back and be re-examined by the doctor who did the procedure.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


If the bruise is suddenly getting larger, it is important to have it evaluated by the physician who performed the procedure. It is common to have a bruise and pain after EVLT, but it typically resolves after the first 3-5 days post procedure.

Answered by Weill Cornell Vein Treatment Center (View Profile)

If the bruise is suddenly getting larger, it is important to have it evaluated by the physician who performed the procedure. It is common to have a bruise and pain after EVLT, but it typically resolves after the first 3-5 days post procedure.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Advanced Vein Center

Published on Feb 26, 2015

I don't think it's related. Go back and see your doctor.

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Answered by Advanced Vein Center

I don't think it's related. Go back and see your doctor.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Harbin Clinic Vein Center

Published on Feb 26, 2015

This is probably just the vein being absorbed by the body and could be accompanied by some localized tingling and numbness. Ibuprofen may be helpful. See your vein doctor for an ultrasound and reevaluation if it does not resolve promptly or gets worse.

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Answered by Harbin Clinic Vein Center

This is probably just the vein being absorbed by the body and could be accompanied by some localized tingling and numbness. Ibuprofen may be helpful. See your vein doctor for an ultrasound and reevaluation if it does not resolve promptly or gets worse.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vascular Center and Vein Clinic of Southern Indiana

Published on Feb 26, 2015

After a venous ablation, the vein may become stiff and occasionally darken. If pain or red streaking is developing, you need clinical follow up.

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Answered by Vascular Center and Vein Clinic of Southern Indiana

After a venous ablation, the vein may become stiff and occasionally darken. If pain or red streaking is developing, you need clinical follow up.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


California Vascular & Vein Center

Published on Feb 26, 2015

Bruises are normal after EVLT, but typically won't last more than a couple of weeks. If they are enlarging after one month and painful, I would advise to see the vascular specialist.

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Answered by California Vascular & Vein Center

Bruises are normal after EVLT, but typically won't last more than a couple of weeks. If they are enlarging after one month and painful, I would advise to see the vascular specialist.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vanish Vein and Laser Center

Published on Feb 26, 2015

This is normal. Post-closure bleeding can occur from the blood escaping from the treated veins. It may take several weeks for this to appear. Treat it symptomatically with wet warm compresses and ibuprofen

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Answered by Vanish Vein and Laser Center

This is normal. Post-closure bleeding can occur from the blood escaping from the treated veins. It may take several weeks for this to appear. Treat it symptomatically with wet warm compresses and ibuprofen

Published on Jul 11, 2012


East Bay Cardio

Published on Feb 26, 2015

This issue would be best addressed by your vascular surgeon.

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Answered by East Bay Cardio

This issue would be best addressed by your vascular surgeon.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


To get a bruise six weeks after a vein ablation is extremely unusual. It may not be related to the procedure. The best thing is to go back for a follow up visit with the doctor who performed your procedure and ask him to take a look. Besides physical examination, an ultrasound of the affected area may help to further decipher the cause of bruising.

Answered by Premier Vein and Vascular Center (View Profile)

To get a bruise six weeks after a vein ablation is extremely unusual. It may not be related to the procedure. The best thing is to go back for a follow up visit with the doctor who performed your procedure and ask him to take a look. Besides physical examination, an ultrasound of the affected area may help to further decipher the cause of bruising.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Cosmetic Vein Centers of Texas

Published on Feb 26, 2015

The bruising is normal and will stabilize then slowly fade over 2-3 weeks.

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Answered by Cosmetic Vein Centers of Texas

The bruising is normal and will stabilize then slowly fade over 2-3 weeks.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Cleveland Clinic

Published on Feb 26, 2015

Bruising is not uncommon. It is the result of vein wall damage and in my experience, it is always self limiting. You always have the option of contacting the physician who performed the procedure should you require any further explanation specific to your case.

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Answered by Cleveland Clinic

Bruising is not uncommon. It is the result of vein wall damage and in my experience, it is always self limiting. You always have the option of contacting the physician who performed the procedure should you require any further explanation specific to your case.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


You should call your physician immediately. If there is pain, shortness of breath, loss of feeling in the legs, feet or toes you should immediately go to the emergency room if your physician cannot do a stat ultrasound. You want to rule out a deep vein clot.

Answered by Advanced Vein & Vascular Center Inc. (View Profile)

You should call your physician immediately. If there is pain, shortness of breath, loss of feeling in the legs, feet or toes you should immediately go to the emergency room if your physician cannot do a stat ultrasound. You want to rule out a deep vein clot.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


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