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How long does it takes for bruises to go away after VV phlebectomy surgery

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Maggie1883
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It has been 2 weeks today since I had my VV phlebectomy surgery. The first 10 days I felt dizzy when I go for a short walk. My post surgery follow up with my female Vascular Surgeon was yesterday. 10/21/19. She helped removed 20 steri strips on my leg as I do not have the courage of pulling them due to feeling pain when I attempted to. I was told the bruises and swelling will go away in a few weeks. I looked at the back of my leg, the bruises looked horrible and I can still see the veins are still there which my Surgeon has told me they will go away on it's own. What oil can I put or rub over my scar tissue?Is it okay to ice the the swelling. I did not have the chance to ask my Surgeon yesrterday.

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