Microphlebectomy Questions
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Is microphlebectomy safe for removing varicose veins near the inner ankle bone and foot?
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When would microphlebectomy be used instead of ELA?
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It seems like ELA is less invasive.
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How long before Microphlebectomy should I stop taking aspirin?
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I've heard that taking aspirin could complicate the procedure. I take aspirin daily, but I want to make sure it doesn't affect my vein procedure. What is a safe period of time to allow for the drug to be out of...
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What kind of Varicose veins are best treated with Microphlebectomy?
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I have some smaller, superficial varicose veins (they aren't as small as spider veins), and also two larger, more ropy varicose veins, all on the same leg. Can microphlebectomy treat both types of veins, or sho...
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Is general anesthesia for endovenous ablation and microphlebectomy necessary?
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I have a procedure coming up and I feel pressured from the doctors to get general anesthesia instead of local anesthesia. They tell me it's due to patient's comfort and that otherwise it will be painful, but I ...
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I have small pieces of tissue coming from the microphlebectomy incision sites, should I be trimming it? What to do about pain?
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I have small pieces of tissue coming from several incision sites. I can pull them and trim some, but then they bleed a little. Should I be trimming this tissue? Also, what about the incision site on top of my f...
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Does microphlebectomy require a longer recovery time than endovenous ablation techniques?
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Do the incisions take longer to heal?
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Should I get Microphlebectomy and Endovenous Ablation to ensure my varicose veins do not come back?
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I have multiple large superficial veins on my legs. Should I get microphlebectomy to get rid of the veins themselves, and then ELA so they don't come back? Or will ELA be enough that I wont need microphlebectom...
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Can I expect a lot of bruising after Microphlebectomy?
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How bruised will my legs be after the Microphlebectomy procedure?|
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What is the recovery and post-operative care like after microphlebectomy?
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What is the length of recovery?
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PE after microphlebectomy
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I've have PE after this procedure. I'm currently on Dabigatran 150 mg 2/day for 3 months. I never had DVT before and I'm very active . I'm very nervous how long I'm in danger of another PE related to the same p...
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Pain 5 weeks after phlebectomy?
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I had some phlebectomy's 5 weeks ago (2 at the ankle, 1 over the knee, 1 medial superior calf). I have burning pain & tenderness over some of the remaining posterior veins in the calf. DVT was ruled out. How lo...
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Why am I experience pain in my pelvic/vaginal area after a VNUS closure and phlebectomy?
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I had a VNUS closure with phlebectomy on my right leg (near the knee and calf region). This was 10 days ago and I am still experiencing low pelvic pain and vaginal discomfort more each day. Why is this happenin...
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How long after laser ablation and microphlebectomy can I swim, shave and use self-tanner?
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I had a laser ablation and microphlebectomy for a large varicosity from the inner thigh to the lower shin. When will I be able to shave my legs, go swimming and use lotion with a tanning agent?
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I had a phlebectomy 8 days ago. Is it OK to have an alcoholic drink with dinner?
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Yellow fluid is draining from one of the incisions made during microphlebectomy, is this normal?
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I had a microphlebectomy a week ago. The doctor inserted a lot of fluid in the veins to deaden them. I am now having a lot of drainage from one of the cuts. It is yellow in color. Is this normal, or is it somet...
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Under eye veins
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Is there any danger to having veins under the eyes removed? Should this procedure be avoided if the patient has circulatory problems? How wide are the incisions for removing under eye veins? What is the cost of...
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I had phlebectomy 2 weeks ago. All was well until I started wearing open toe compression stockings 1 week post-op (as directed by my physician.)
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Suddenly, I started experiencing sharp, stabbing pain midway between the top and bottom of the inside of my foot. This area seemed to be extremely constricted by the stockings, so I stopped wearing them after t...
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How do I get rid of the bulging veins on the side of my forehead? Is microphlebectomy an option?
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