I had a vein in my thigh injected around 4 weeks ago and it is still painful, lumpy, and has just developed what appears to be a clot beneath the skin surface at the injection site. I am aware superficial thrombophelbitis is a complication with injection into larger veins and have been wearing a compression stocking. I walk, but it hurts to sit or kneel as the vein feels tight. I have no follow-up appointment arranged, but am wondering whether I should phone the hospital for a possible draining.
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July 22, 2014
Answer: Injected varicose vein should have evacuation.
From your pictures, it is not possible to see any detail. The location that you show is not a typical place for lymph nodes and it would be unusual for lymph nodes to be so prominent in these areas. You should see a vein specialist for a full venous evaluation.
The treatment of hand veins has evolved especially since vein doctors are now treating veins in all areas of the body. Certainly this is considered a cosmetic procedure and these veins can be treated safely. The opposition to treating hand veins by some is that they may be needed in the future...
The forehead vein that you show actually is a quite common complaint for facial veins. It appears to be relatively large. The best treatment for this would be removal through 2 or 3 small incisions (microphlebectomies). The trade off is that there will be 2 very small scars....