I recently had GSV ablation done on both legs (L leg a little over a week go, and the R leg three days ago). I have swelling on the inner knee in both legs and am curious how long this can last. I don’t have a ton of pain, bruising, or discomfort, so I’m hoping this is a normal side effect that will diminish as time goes by.
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Answer: Choosing between different varicose and spider vein treatments
The pictures veins are too small for sclerotherapy. Topical laser, IPL, micorneedle RF and Vein Gogh can all work on these kinds of veins. If the laser that you used did not work then an alternative should be tried.
See your provider for follow up appointment, this is essential as well as communicating any question or concern. A venous ultrasound can be done for the swollen leg if it does not improve or worsen to make sure there is not a complication from the treatment. Recommend wearing medical comp...
It’s important to distinguish between varicose veins and spider veins when choosing between laser therapy, sclerotherapy, and vein surgery. With two board certified vein specialists, our center uses a combination of visual examination, functional flow measurements, ultrasound, t...