Get rid of varicose veins

what's the best varicose vein removal procedure?

5 answers to “Get rid of varicose veins”

A: Treatment of varicose veins

William J. Hedden, MD

The most effective procedure to treat varicose veins is endovenous laser ablation this can be performed with either EVLT or the cool touch laser. This non-invasive technique is used to stop any blood from entering the vein. The is performed through the small incision just below the knee. Tumescence fluid... more

A: Surgery is best for quickest varicose vein results, quicker than sclerotherapy

Tammy Wu, MD

If the problem is an isolated varicose vein without underlying greater saphenous or lesser saphenous vein reflux (as diagnosed by ultrasound), we believe that varicose vein removal (surgery) via micorphlebectomy the quickest option. For many patients, quickest is best (meaning quickest to show-off-able... more

A: Laser ablation

Gregory Turowski, MD, PhD

The most effective procedure to treat varicose veins is endovenous laser ablation EVLT. This non-invasive technique is used to close a vein with laser catheter, therefore stopping any blood from entering the vein. Laser ablation is an ultrasound guided procedure. The vein is accessed just below the knee... more

A: Best varicose vein remedy

Steven Roth, MD

In general, for those large, ropey veins there will usually be an identifiable cause. The causes are usually from the superficial venous system and the perforator system. The only minimally invasive endovenous ablation technique that can directly take care of both systems successfully is VNUS Closure (RF or... more

A: Microphlebectomy for varicose veins

Hratch Karamanoukian, MD

Sclerotherapy can be used for varicose veins but it typically causes a chemical phlebitis which may be a problem with matting and adherence to the skin with resultant pigmentation and brown discoloration which may be irreversible. it should be used very selectively and by an experienced technician. A better... more

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