Are lumps under the skin after phlebectomy normal?

Read as an instruction, this question asks whether lumps after the procedure are something to expect or something to report.

Treat them as described, and mention them at follow-up

The source the desk found says you may notice lumps and that they are not dangerous. The desk reads that as a reason to stay calm, not a reason to stop watching.

What the source says

The site www.veindirectory.org writes:

However, you may notice lumps under the skin after the procedure. These are segments of the vein that are left behind and filled with clotted blood. These are not dangerous and should go away on their own.

The passage makes three statements. The lumps are leftover vein segments. They are not dangerous. They should go away on their own.

The desk's reading is that "should" describes what is likely, not what is guaranteed. The passage gives no time frame. It does not say what a lump that behaves differently would look like.

What to confirm with your clinician

Ask: "How long should these lumps take to go, and what change would mean I should call?" Write the answer next to the date of your procedure.

For background on varicose vein care, see the radiology patient guide to varicose vein evaluation and treatment and the radiology guide to endovenous varicose vein treatment.

Where the guidance stops

The page says what the lumps are. It cannot say whether the lumps you feel are those.