I have bruising from an EVLT treatment from a year ago, is this normal?

Jul 19, 2010

Bruising this far out is not really bruising. You likely have what is called hemosiderin staining, which occurs frequently with vein treatment. It is iron that has been trapped in the skin. It typically fades away between 6 and 18 months after the procedure, but can occassionally be permanent. There are few ways to improve staining, but a Q switch laser used for tattoo removal may help Time may still improve this area, however.