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Microphlebectomy Questions

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... Read more
Why would my doctor recommend both RF and microphlectomy?
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I am a big built, 6'2 healthy man. My right leg has large looking veins and after having an analysis, it was recommended that I have RF, followed by microphlebectomy. Is microphlebectomy really necessary? If so... Read more
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... Read more
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? Read more
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... Read more
Can the same results be achieved if a microphlebectomy is done before endovenous laser ablation?
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My doctor didn't notice the saphenous vein was abnormal until right before the microphlebectomy was to be done. He suggested that we could do the endovenous laser ablation later on. Will the same results be ach... Read more
Is there any risk in not doing microphlebectomy after the closure procedure?
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My leg feels a lot better after 2 months (not perfect) but some bulging veins remain. Could I worsen my condition if I don't remove the bulging veins? How would blood flow out? Read more
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Is numbness after microphlebectomy normal?
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Ten days after microphlebectomy I still have numbness and tingling on the top and medial aspect of my right foot and ankle. What is this from and will it resolve? Read more
Can the blue tint in my leg still be a vein after microphlectomy?
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A part that was left in my leg after microphlectomy looks blue but concave. Could the remainder of the space where the vein was taken out be a blue tint? I am paranoid there is still vein left. Read more
How long do I have to wear compression hose after microphlebectomy?
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I am 6 days post op from microphlebectomy. How long should I wear compression hose? Everyone seems to really vary with this answer... Read more
Does no compression hose after small microphlebectomy sound right?
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I have 2 small reticular veins that are varicose. My doctor is going to do a Microphlebectomy. He said due to the size it won't even be necessary to wear compression hose after. He also stated there is no ch... Read more
No compression hose after small microphlebectomy
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I have 2 small reticular veins that are varicose. My doctor is going to do a Microphlebectomy. He said due to the size it won't even be necessary to wear compression hose after. He also stated there is no ch... Read more
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... Read more
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... Read more
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... Read more
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... Read more
About how long after a Microphlebectomy does it take the remaining vein to clot (go away)?
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Can you give me a approximate time for the remaining vein to clot? Read more
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