Possible side effects of endovenous laser treatment
- As with all treatments, side effects are always possible, but with Endovenous Laser Treatment these are very rare.
- In the vast majority of cases, puncturing a vein with a needle causes no serious problems. However, on very rare occasions, it can result in discomfort or infection.
- The following side effects have been reported: dysesthesia, skin burns in the area of the vein or the surrounding tissue, perforations of the vein, rupture of the laser fibre, superficial or deep phlebitis (inflammation and blocking of the vein), hyperpigmentation (brown marks on the skin), or the appearance of subcutaneous vessels due to neovascularisation (telangiectasias in particular). All of these complications are very rare.
- Very rarely, some people may experience an allergic reaction to the lidocaine used in the local anaesthetic.
- The follow-ups to the procedure are very simple. You will be able to walk as soon as the procedure is over, and can lead a normal life, including returning to work the following day. You will need to wear a compression bandage or stocking (for one or two weeks).
- In the days after the procedure, you may experience moderate pain, normally on the fourth or fifth day, inflammation and bruising. In general, these symptoms are bearable and can be eased using normal pain medication. If this is not the case, you may contact your doctor.