“Vein removal left dark purple mark at incision site [ 2 1/2 mos. old]”
Vein treatment: Worth it
Cost: $1,000
Pain: Painfree
Pain: Painfree
Vein treatment satisfaction: Fair
I recommend my Vein treatment provider: Name not provided
Why: The discomfort caused by the vein is gone, although the purple/black mark hasn't faded.
I had a vein behind my right calve removed and I now have blackish-purple mark ,the size of a nickle,at one of the three incision sites. The surgery is 2 1/2 mos. old. Does amyone know what might cause this or what can be done? The doctor says he's never seen this before.Is this permanent? It's more noticable than the vein ever was.
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31 Aug 2009
I too had laser surgery on both legs over 3 years ago to remove varicose veins. I still have "bruising" over my incision sites. Although it appears that they are finally lightening up, but still very noticeable. Have considered looking into laser treatment to see if that might help. Wondering if you've found any answers. Thanks.