Discoloration Post Ambulatory Phlembectomy on left foot. Will this go away with time, its been a year or can laser help? (Photo)

June 18, 2014
Asked By:smgg in New York, NY

I had an ambulatory phlembectomy june 2013 & still have discoloration, redness, grayish purplish color underneath the skin up by my ankle and center of the foot. Will this go away with time? Is there an infection? underlying cause? due to trama? laser help remove discoloration? or is staining?

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Answer: Microphlebectomy and hyperpigmentation

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June 19, 2014

Answer: Doubt that these foot findings are due to ambulatory phlebotomy.

June 19, 2014

Answer: Doubt that these foot findings are due to ambulatory phlebotomy.

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