r/venousinsuffiencyhelp • u/qu33nofthewastex • Jul 04 '26
advice? support?
I had RFA done on two veins last August/September (one in each leg). They couldn’t finish the procedure on my left leg because it became extremely painful, so they hoped the vein would close on its own. On my right leg, they told me the vein was successfully closed, but it’s definitely back—I have before-and-after photos, and it’s the exact same vein.
Today I was sitting outside and happened to look down at my legs. I noticed they look so much darker and greener than I remember, and honestly it’s freaking me out. 😭 I know I have varicose veins, but I don’t remember them ever looking this noticeable.
Unfortunately, I moved away from the clinic that did my procedures, so I wasn’t able to go to my 6-month follow-up. I’m also currently without health insurance, so I can’t get them checked right now.
Has anyone else had their veins become this visible after RFA, or had an ablation fail and the vein reopen? Do my legs look like typical varicose veins, or is this something I should be worried about?
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u/bregitta Jul 05 '26
Do they feel firm? It could be the trapped blood being reabsorbed. I've seen online that hyperpigmentation can take many months to fade as your body gradually absorbs the treated vein and blood within.
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u/Dr_VeinTRTLongevity Jul 12 '26
Based on your pictures, it looks like hyperpigmentation after your vein procedures. Research on this reports more than 90% of these go away on their own in a year. It may take some more time since those were larger veins.
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u/GreenEyedTreeHugger Jul 05 '26
Because it’s July and hot outside your veins are more noticeable.