Ambulatory Phlebectomy Questions
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I had a bilateral high ligation of GSV with phlebectomy. Puncture sights and areas where varicose veins were are fine, but not where GSV's were.
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On the inside of left thigh, there is a 5 inch long hard and painful knot going up the leg and higher in different areas. On the right, there are some in the mid inner thigh. These are more painful now than a w...
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Is it normal to be bloated and puffy on my whole body after ambulatory phlebectomy?
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I had phlebectomy of the left thigh 4 days ago. I have no pain there, but I am bloated and puffy over my whole body. Is this normal?
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Does Medicare cover the VNUS closure and/or phlebectomy procedure?
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I've received varying information regarding Medicare coverage. I have had ultrasounds twice, and each indicate that my valves do not function correctly. As if the test was not an indicator, I have had lower leg...
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Is it safe to have breast augmentation 4 weeks after a phlebectomy?
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The phlebectomy was minor with only 13 incisions. Incisions have healed. Is there an increased risk for DVT due to recent phlebectomy?
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I have a reticular vein behind my knee
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I had VNUS closure procedure done 5 months ago. Is there still a chance this "feeder vein" will diminish more, or should I have it treated with an Ambulatory Phelbectomy?
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Sore swelling in thigh 6 days after Ambulatory Phleboctomy
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It has been 6 days after my procedure..each day I noticed a sore area in my inner thigh...today I felt what seems to be a large lump 3- 4 inches long, two inches wide that is solid...any ideas? Should I go to D...
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Will self tanning cream help blend scars from ambulatory phlebectomy?
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I had an ambulatory phlebectomy performed on on leg in May 2011, and the other leg in October 2011. I have tiny scars from the incisions. Will self-tanning cream darken these scars, or will it help blend them...
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Are leg cramps normal after microphlebectomy?
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I have small muscle spasms and what feels like muscle cramps in my calf. Is this normal?
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Is intense pain normal a week and a half after ambulatory phlebectomy?
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I had ambulatory phlebectomy on my lower calf & EVLT on my upper inner thigh. A small, painful lump formed in my thigh, but is better. The upper section of vein in my left calf, however, is very tender & sends ...
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Is it better to get laser ablation and/or phlebectomy before or after pregnancy?
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I had laser ablation and plebectomy on my right leg with good results. I want to have, at least some phlebotomy on the left leg again. Is it better to do the procedure now or wait until after I give birth? The ...
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My ankle is swollen 1 week post-microphlebectomy. Is this normal?
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I had a microphlebectomy of leg, ankle, and foot veins one week ago. All the locations feel good except the inner ankle, around which 3 cuts were made. It is moderately swollen and painful. I have a follow-up i...
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Can I use my infrared sauna after the ambulatory phlebectomy procedure?
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What is the maximum amount of phlebectomies that should be done on a leg at one time? Is there a limit?
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Is there a limit or can all veins be treated at once. Also, can both legs be done at one time?
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Is it safe to fly after having ambulatory phlebectomy surgery?
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I had a Phlebectomy a month ago and now I see more veins bulging and hurting. Can I ask the doctor to do another session?
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Ambulatory Phlebectomy and Micro Phlebectomy
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Are they the same procedure... Is Ambulatory being for bigger veins and micro for smaller? I am confused...
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Three months after microphlebectomy on both legs, I have numbness and throbbing. Is this normal? Will these symptoms ever go away?
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Three months after microphlebectomy on both legs, I have numbness and throbbing in my left ankle. It didn't happen right away, but got worse over the last month. The left leg had three punctures from the incisi...
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I'm not happy with the results of my EVLA and microphlebectomy procedure. How should I approach my surgeon? What can he do about the problems?
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I had EVLA and microphlebectomy done 4 weeks ago on both legs. The right leg looks good, but the left leg is a mess. There are still some veins on that calf, as well as discoloration, bruising and spider veins ...
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I had ambulatory phlebectomy 9 days ago. The wraps came off two days ago. I know it is common to have lumps under the incisions.
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The lumps are very painful. I can't wear my comp socks because its painful to touch the area and I can barely bend my knee. It is very similar to the "charlie horse" pains I had prior to the surgery. When I fir...
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