I keep hearing about people who had evlt. And recurrence of gsv opening back up months or weeks or sometimes years later. And them being in more pain and having multiple ablations. Why? What would cause that. How would i know if that's going to happen to me?
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Answer: Closure Rate for EVLT / Saphenous Ablations is about 95%
EVLT and foam sclerotherapy should not be painful. They are very effective if done by the right hands. We can often treat saphenous veins and varicose veins comprehensively and completely in 4 treatment for each leg, or just 4 treatment if one leg needs treatment.
A skilled and compassionate surgeon can perform an EVLT without much discomfort. Phlebectomy can be a bit more uncomfortable. I would recommend discussing your concerns with your surgeon they may be able to offer Nitrous Oxide or laughing gas or other medication to help with pain.
EVLT and Varicose Veins can be treated very safely and effectively with local / tumescent anesthesia in an outpatient or office based venue. Today, there is no need to undergo general anesthesia or have the procedures done in a surgery. Both general anesthesia and surgery centers add a good...
