Microphlebectomy Questions
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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?
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Is microphlebectomy effective in treating varicose veins?
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I've heard microphlebectomy is a newer surgical treatment method for varicose veins. What exactly is it, and is it as effective as other surgical or minimally-invasive treatment options?
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I still have several bruises, five weeks after a microphlebectomy. Is that normal?
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It's been five weeks since my microphlebectomy on my leg and there are still many red bruise-type areas, that are very sensitive. Is this normal? And when will they disappear?
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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.
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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...
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I had microphlebectomy performed on both of my legs and new varicose veins are popping up. Is that normal?
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My doctor told me that having varicose veins is a progressive vein disease so it is normal to see new ones popping up. A new vein has popped out right where there was an incision.
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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...
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Is soreness and tenderness in the treatment normal after light jogging?
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I have been doing household chores and walking since the EVLT and microphlebectomy procedures. Recently I resumed light jogging (9 weeks post-EVLT and 7 weeks microphlebectomy). I feel soreness and tenderness o...
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What kind of anesthesia is used during Microphlebectomy?
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Will I be put under? What is typically used for pain?
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When should one have microphlebectomy versus endovenous ablation procedures?
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I want to have my varicose veins on my legs addressed. Are there certain circumstances where microphlebectomy is better than endovenous ablation? Or vice versa?
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What is the recovery time after cauterizing veins with microphlebectomy?
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How long does it take one to recover after vein surgery?
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Is microphlebectomy the same thing as ambulatory phlebectomy?
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I have large varicose veins on both legs and am trying to figure out what the best treatment is. Microphlebectomy and ambulatory phlebectomy both are surgical procedures, and they sound kind of the same. Which ...
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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...
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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...
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Will I need to take antibiotics after my Microphlebectomy procedure?
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Is the risk of infection very high?
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Does microphlebectomy cause scarring?
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I've heard microphlebectomy described as minimally invasive, but from what I understand it's still surgery. Wont there still be scars?
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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?
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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 does Microphlebectomy work?
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How can the large veins be pulled out of such small little incisions?
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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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